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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Review of the Role of Estrogen in Dermal Aging and Facial Attractiveness in Women
Estrogen helps keep skin healthy and may make women look younger and more attractive.
research New and Consolidated Therapeutic Options for Pubertal Induction in Hypogonadism: In-Depth Review of the Literature
There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.
research Biology of Estrogens in Skin: Implications for Skin Aging
Estrogens can improve skin aging but carry risks; more research is needed on safer treatments.
research Women's Health Care During the Perimenopause
The document concludes that low-dose oral contraceptives and hormonal therapies can manage perimenopause symptoms and reduce some health risks, but lifestyle changes and disease screening are also important.
research Impact of Hormones on Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction
Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Daily aspirin is ruining your Min. gains
Aspirin reduces the effectiveness of minoxidil for hair loss. Quercetin and 5-ASA medications also inhibit the necessary enzyme for minoxidil to work.
community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance
The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.
community 4+ Years on Dut: Update and AMA
Hair loss treatments, such as Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. Advice is given to give the medications time to work and to consider a Hair Transplant in order to fill any gaps caused by continuing hair loss.
community Oral minoxidil and oral finasteride progress
The user has been using oral finasteride 1mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily since late 2024 and reports positive progress in hair growth without side effects, though some unwanted hair growth on hands and arms. The user is 26 years old and started losing hair around age 20 or 21.
community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.