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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
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Investigation of Wrightia Tinctoria Extract Activity on Alopecia Using In-Silico and In-Vivo Studies
Wrightia tinctoria extract may promote hair growth better than minoxidil.
research Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes Affecting Hair and Cashmere Growth in the Laiwu Black Goat by Microarray
Specific genes influence hair and cashmere growth in Laiwu black goats.
research The Abnormal Skin Structure of Newborn Wistar Rats Maternally Treated with Aspartame: Histological and Immunohistochemical Study
Maternal aspartame consumption during pregnancy leads to skin damage and higher apoptosis in newborn rat offspring.
research Effects of Acanthus Ebracteatus Vahl Extract and Verbascoside on Human Dermal Papilla and Murine Macrophage
Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl. extract and verbascoside may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to protect against cell death.
research Drivers of Plateau Adaptability in Cashmere Goats Revealed by Genomic and Transcriptomic Analyses
The study found that genetic differences related to hair growth and other traits help cashmere goats adapt to high-altitude environments.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I've stopped taking finasteride. What now?
The user stopped taking finasteride due to side effects and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments; they currently use minoxidil and a caffeine shampoo. Suggestions include derma rolling to enhance minoxidil effectiveness and personal experiences of hair loss after stopping finasteride.
community Treatment of Finasteride Induced Gynecomastia (Male breast tissue growth)
Finasteride can cause gynecomastia, which may be reversible by stopping the drug and using selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) like tamoxifen. Lifestyle changes such as weight loss and avoiding alcohol can also help, but surgery may be needed if the condition persists.
community FtM: "Aggressive Regemin - Recovery From Norwood-6.5" Minoxodil/Estradiol valerate/Spironolactone. (What will happen in the worst case if CIS male go this way for a year?)
User "Ant1pal" shares progress pictures of hair regrowth using Minoxidil, Estradiol valerate, and Spironolactone. Users discuss potential side effects and the possibility of localizing estrogen to hair follicles for better treatment.
community 6.5 Months Finasteride, Derma Roller, & Biotin Supplements. 32 Male, no side effects. Shedding at month 2 and month 6. Shedding has now stopped.
A man shared his 6.5-month progress using finasteride, a derma roller, and biotin supplements for hair loss, with no side effects and overcoming two shedding phases. Commenters are impressed, noting hairline improvement and discussing the potential of these treatments in regrowing hair, especially at the temples.
community High Estrogen causing hair loss?
A 24-year-old male using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing thinning despite treatment and has high estrogen levels. He is seeking advice on whether high estrogen could be causing hair loss and how others with high estrogen levels have addressed it.