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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 min 2.5mg / oral fin 1mg / 3.5 months - 25M progress
A 25-year-old shared progress on hair growth using oral minoxidil 2.5mg, oral finasteride 1mg, and dermarolling over 3.5 months, noting improvements and encouraging others to persist with treatments. Other users discussed their experiences with similar treatments, including topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin cream, with varying results and side effects.
community oral minoxidil + fin + biotin progress
The user resumed finasteride and added 5mg oral minoxidil and biotin, noticing quick progress in hair regrowth. Other users discuss dosages and express surprise at the results.