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    GlossaryMuscle Strength

    maximum force a muscle can exert in a single effort

    Muscle strength, also known as muscular strength, refers to the maximum amount of force a muscle or group of muscles can generate during a single effort. It is a critical component of overall fitness and is essential for performing everyday activities, athletic performance, and maintaining good posture and joint health.

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      community Turkey? Fin? Min? Fin+Min? Biotin? Keto? Saw? Dut? Nut?

      in Satire  1341 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Hair loss treatments and celebrity hair maintenance, mentioning finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, biotin, ketoconazole, saw palmetto, dutasteride, and Nutrafol. The tone is satirical, speculating on celebrities' use of hairpieces and transplants.

      community Blood DHT Levels – before and after creatine

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 2 years ago
      The impact of creatine on DHT levels, and whether it could cause accelerated male pattern baldness (MPB). The user taking a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor found that their DHT levels actually reduced despite taking creatine for nine weeks. Replies suggested looking into testosterone levels as well and debating the safety of creatine use in relation to MPB.
      Can I still save my hairline at age of 15?

      community Can I still save my hairline at age of 15?

      in General  499 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 15-year-old is concerned about hair loss, possibly at Norwood 2 or 3, and is using shampoos and conditioners recommended by a trichologist. Suggestions include considering topical minoxidil and consulting a doctor about topical anti-DHT treatments like finasteride or RU58841, but avoiding 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors at this age.

      community Results after 6 months of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  1829 upvotes 1 year ago
      Significant hair regrowth was achieved after six months using finasteride and minoxidil, with no side effects reported. The user plans to taper off minoxidil and is considering oral minoxidil, but is cautious due to potential heart issues.

      community People who tolerate dut better than fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride may have fewer side effects than finasteride, with some users experiencing better hair maintenance. Experiences vary, with some preferring dutasteride for fewer side effects, while others see no significant hair improvement.