research The Nocebo Effect: A Clinician's Guide
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
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5 / 141 results research Finasteride 5 mg and Sexual Side Effects: How Many Are Related to a Nocebo Phenomenon?
Knowing about potential side effects can make them more likely to happen.
research The Difficult Hair Loss Patient: A Particular Challenge
Treating hair loss requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both physical and emotional aspects, with a focus on diagnosis, patient education, and good communication.
research Impact of Alpha Blockers, 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors, and Combination Therapy on Sexual Function
Medications for enlarged prostate can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory problems.
research Comments Concerning the Real Risk of Sexual Adverse Events Secondary to the Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.
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5 / 558 resultscommunity If you’re on the fence about Finasteride, don’t wait!
Finasteride, a medication for hair loss that has both positive and negative effects. Users discussed their own personal experiences with the drug as well as potential side-effects of taking it, such as erectile dysfunction or gynecomastia. Suggestions were also made about starting at a lower dosage to minimize these risks.
community Cheers Tressless Community, you’ve been good to me
A user shared their positive experience with 1mg Finasteride for hair loss, seeing significant improvement in 3 months with no side effects. They expressed gratitude to the community and noted increased confidence.
community Tretinoin aka retinoic acid, the minoxidil enhancer
Tretinoin can make minoxidil more effective for hair loss treatment, but some users did not see improved hair density with this combination and had better results with dutasteride.
community Just over 4 months in. Am I seeing things?
The user reports potential hair regrowth after using finasteride nightly, minoxidil twice daily, occasional microneedling, and vitamin supplements, and is considering RU58841 in the future. Replies suggest they are seeing improvement.
community Update: 16 months deep - big 3
The user has seen positive results after 16 months of using topical Finasteride/Minoxidil, microneedling weekly, and Tretinoin for hair loss. There are no reported side effects, and the user advises that the effectiveness of microneedling depends on the pressure applied.