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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by 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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research Gut Microbiome, Metabolome and Alopecia Areata
The health of the gut may be important in developing new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat alopecia areata.
research Exploring the Gut Microbiome and Metabolome in Individuals with Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is linked to specific gut bacteria and metabolites, indicating a complex gut microbiome.
research Machine Learning-Based Steroid Metabolome Analysis in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Reveals Three Distinct Androgen Excess Subtypes With Different Metabolic Risk Profiles
Machine learning identified three unique subtypes of androgen excess in women with PCOS, each with different metabolic risks.
research Skin Microbiome, Metabolome and Skin Phenome, from the Perspectives of Skin as an Ecosystem
Your skin is like an ecosystem, with its own community of microbes and substances that interact and affect its health.
research Effect of Dietary Methylsulfonylmethane Supplementation on Growth Performance, Hair Quality, Fecal Microbiota, and Metabolome in Ragdoll Kittens
MSM supplementation in kittens improves hair quality and growth rate without harming their health.
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5 / 232 resultscommunity Should I just switch to oral minoxidil + where do you get cheap oral minoxidil in the United States?
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil due to scalp irritation and unsatisfactory results, while also seeking cheaper options in the U.S. Oral minoxidil is generally favored for its effectiveness and fewer application downsides, with CostPlusDrugs and GoodRx offering affordable prices.
community Efficacy of different dutasteride doses vs finasteride
Dutasteride doses matter for hair loss treatment and are more effective than finasteride. RU58841 is suggested for better gains, but side effect profiles should be considered.
community How does finasteride leave your body?
Finasteride is metabolized in the liver and excreted through urine and feces. Users humorously discuss its excretion, with one joking about it being expelled through ejaculation.
community Spanish dermatologist suggests sulforaphane for AGA
A Spanish dermatologist suggests sulforaphane for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) due to its potential to remove DHT metabolites, though high dosages are needed. A topical formulation might be possible.
community RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc
Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.