research Response to: “finasteride prescribed for hair loss consistently leads to depression”
Results are not reported in this response to a letter about the authors' recent meta-analysis.
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research Post‐Finasteride Syndrome or Pre‐Existing Vulnerability? Rethinking Patient Selection
This research emphasizes the importance of integrating pre-treatment psychological assessments for individuals considering finasteride, highlighting that these assessments could help identify those prone to nocebo responses, potentially reducing adverse symptom development more related to cognitive vulnerabilities than to the drug itself.
research Nocebo effect in Dermatology
This review discusses the nocebo effect in dermatology, highlighting its mechanisms, implications, and strategies to manage it, but does not provide new clinical research findings.
research Comment on Current Investigations into the Postfinasteride Syndrome
The authors concluded that the concept of postfinasteride syndrome remains contentious and may be more plausibly characterized as a psychiatric condition rather than a consistent medical syndrome.
research Comments concerning the real risk of sexual adverse events secondary to the use of 5-ARIs
This article reviews treatment-induced sexual dysfunctions related to 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and reports no new results; it highlights the need to better define and understand this controversial topic.
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5 / 400 resultscommunity Fin bad responder? My experience
The user experienced side effects from ecklonia cava similar to those reported with finasteride, including depression, brain fog, anxiety, and testicular pain. Despite these issues, the user is still considering using topical finasteride in the future.
community found out im more responsive to dutastetide than finasteride
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and saw significant improvement in under two months. They also microneedle, take supplements including collagen and vitamin D3, use ketoconazole shampoo, and noticed accidental hair regrowth with retinol application on their face.
community People are misunderstanding PP405. 31% response at 8 weeks is better than you think
PP405 shows promise as a hair loss treatment, with 31% experiencing increased hair density in a short trial. It may complement treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but long-term effectiveness and safety need confirmation.
community The Placebo Group Has It Worse Than The Standard Prescription 0.5mg Group. -The fear is all in your head.
Dutasteride at 0.5mg may have fewer sexual side effects than expected, with many side effects attributed to psychological factors (nocebo effect). The placebo group experienced more side effects, suggesting fear and anxiety might contribute to perceived side effects.
community EU Shouldn't Ban Fin & Dut: PFS is NOT REAL.
Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or "Post Finasteride Syndrome," with concerns often linked to the nocebo effect and preexisting mental health issues. The EU is unlikely to ban these drugs, but access may become more restricted due to ongoing debates.
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