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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Differences in Reproductive Toxicology Between Alopecia Drugs: An Analysis on Adverse Events Among Female and Male Cases
Finasteride has a higher risk of reproductive side effects than minoxidil.
research Reproductive System, Male: Biology of Spermatogenesis and Toxicology
The document explains how sperm cells are produced, the role of testosterone in this process, and how toxins can reduce sperm count and fertility.
research Consequences of Steroid-5α-Reductase Deficiency and Inhibition in Vertebrates
Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
research The Effect of Finasteride on the Secretion of Testosterone, DHT, LH, FSH, and Tissue Factors in the Testis of NMRI Mice
Finasteride reduces sperm count and quality and alters hormone levels in mice.
research What Should It Take to Describe a Substance or Product as 'Sperm-Safe'?
Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why is human evolution like this 😂
Why androgenic alopecia affects the scalp rather than other body parts, potential explanations for this phenomenon, treatments available to combat hair loss, and the implications of male attractiveness in modern society.
community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.
community NMN Promotes Cell Proliferation and Hair Growth by Reducing Oxidative Stress
NMN shows promise in promoting hair growth by reducing oxidative stress and weakening androgens. It may be a beneficial addition to hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community Increased adipose tissue (being overweight) in males may increase likelyhood of finasterde side effects
Being overweight may increase finasteride side effects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these side effects.
community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.