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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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research Cutaneous Manifestations and Considerations in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review
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research Update on Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Part I): Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Severity Assessment and Comorbidities
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition more common in women, linked to genetics and lifestyle factors, and associated with various other health issues.
research Fire Needle Combined Therapy or Surgery for Neck Carbuncle? A Case Series
Fire needle therapy is an effective and better alternative to surgery for early-stage neck carbuncles.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 1 year Progress: Fin + Oral Min 5mg
A user's experience with finasteride and oral minoxidil for treating hair loss, which resulted in great regrowth and improved mental state. Other users asked questions about their own experiences with the treatments.
community Which Minoxidil solution should i use?
The user is using Minoxidil 5% with procapil spray and oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily, and plans to add finasteride 1mg. They accidentally ordered a Minoxidil solution with finasteride 0.1% and are seeking advice on which to use.
community M23 , on finaestride and minoxidil for 4.8 months
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This conversation is about a user's progress while using minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with emphasis on taking oral finasteride at night before bed for optimal results. They also discuss the brand of medication being used (Morr F 5%) and the importance of taking a generic version of the same drug.
community 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 We need to keep these snake oil companies accountable.
Biotin is being misleadingly marketed as a primary treatment for androgenic alopecia, overshadowing more effective treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is a call for increased awareness and accountability to prevent misinformation.