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research A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Pilot Trial on the Effects of Testosterone Undecanoate Plus Dutasteride or Placebo on Muscle Strength, Body Composition, and Metabolic Profile in Transmen
Testosterone with dutasteride improves muscle strength and body composition in trans men.
research Effects of Testosterone and Finasteride on Muscle After Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study
Testosterone and finasteride improve muscle strength and size after spinal cord injury.
research Corticosteroids for the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Corticosteroids, especially prednisone, improve short-term muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but have manageable side effects.
research Valproate, Acetylcarnitine, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B12 in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Preliminary Data of an Open-Label Study in Children
The treatment with valproate, acetylcarnitine, folic acid, and vitamin B12 may improve muscle strength in children with SMA without significant side effects.
research Testosterone Supplementation for Aging-Associated Sarcopenia
Testosterone supplements can increase muscle mass and strength in older men with low levels, but long-term effects and risks need more research.
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5 / 980 resultscommunity I’m considering stopping finasteride
The user is considering stopping finasteride due to depression, anxiety, and difficulty building muscle, despite its effectiveness in stopping hair loss. Suggestions include reducing the dose, switching to topical solutions, or consulting a doctor for alternatives like dutasteride or RU58841.
community Turkey? Fin? Min? Fin+Min? Biotin? Keto? Saw? Dut? Nut?
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
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.
community Can I still save my hairline at age of 15?
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
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.