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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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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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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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research Patterns of Psychotropic Medication Prescribing and Potential Drug-Hormone Interactions Among Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adults Within 2 Years of Hormone Therapy
Transgender and gender-diverse adults on hormone therapy often face drug-hormone interactions, especially with multiple psychotropic medications.
research Alopecia and Mood Stabilizer Therapy
Hair loss from mood stabilizers is common but can be managed without stopping the medication.
research Effectiveness and Safety of the Ablative Fractional 2940-nm Er: YAG Laser for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
The 2940-nm Er: YAG laser combined with medication is a safe and better treatment for male hair loss than medication alone.
research Epidemiology and Treatment Modalities for the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
More men are getting benign prostatic hyperplasia, and there are many treatments, from medication to surgery, with new methods being developed.
research Application of Non-Pharmacologic Therapy in Hair Loss Treatment and Hair Regrowth
Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Parents think that I need a therapist because I obsess over my hair loss
A 19-year-old is concerned about going bald and disagrees with their parents who suggest therapy, believing hair loss will negatively impact their life. Some suggest therapy can help with the emotional aspects, while others support using finasteride and focusing on what makes the individual happy.
community Nothing's working, I feel depressed, also hopeless for the first time
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Nizoral Shampoo, Rosemary Oil, Vitamin D, Biotin, Vitamin C, Zinc and Dermarolling, that have not been successful over the past 14 months. Other users gave advice on how to cope with the issue, such as exercising, changing mindset, and shaving their head.
community 23M. No motivation to take topical min and dut tablets anymore. Please help.
A 23-year-old male, experiencing hair loss since his teens, struggles with motivation to continue using minoxidil and dutasteride due to depression and stress. Suggestions include resuming medication, therapy, improving mental well-being, and considering lifestyle changes like exercise and social support.
community Light therapy helps hair growth (Studies included)
Red light therapy is scientifically proven to promote hair growth by increasing strand density and thickness, and it's an additional treatment to DHT blockers like minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the cost and effectiveness of commercial devices, despite studies showing benefits.
community Has anyone tried PRP therapy? Experience?
User visited derma doctor, suggested finasteride, minoxidil, multivitamins, and PRP therapy. Another user advised against PRP due to cost and ineffectiveness.