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      learn Spironolactone

      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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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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      community Oral min 2.5mg closing in on 3 months

      in Progress Pictures  372 upvotes 2 years ago
      _the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hair loss treatments.

      community Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.

      in Treatment  55 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.

      community Oral Finasteride 1.25mg - 9 Months

      in Update  52 upvotes 3 days ago
      The user has been taking oral finasteride 1.25mg daily for 9 months but is still experiencing hair recession. They plan to try topical minoxidil and consider oral minoxidil and dutasteride if needed.

      community Oral vs topical finasteride for mpb

      in Treatments  66 upvotes 3 days ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair loss and was diagnosed with male pattern baldness. They are considering using oral or topical finasteride to manage the condition and are contemplating cutting their hair short.