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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Successfully Treated with Oral Prednisone and Topical Tacrolimus
Scalp condition healed with prednisone and tacrolimus.
research Dramatic Response of Scarring Scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus to Intravenous Methylprednisolone, Oral Corticosteroids, and Hydroxychloroquine in a 5-Year-Old Child
A 5-year-old girl's scalp scarring and hair loss from lupus improved with specific medications.
research Clinical Response to Combined Therapy of Cyclosporine and Prednisone
Combined prednisone and cyclosporine therapy led to excellent hair regrowth and improved well-being.
research Interventions for Morphea
Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.
research Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Erythroderma
A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Got a hair transplant a few days ago and my forehead is so swollen
Swelling after a hair transplant is normal and can be reduced with ice packs, head elevation, and possibly corticosteroids. The user had a no-shave FUE procedure and is using oral finasteride and minoxidil.
community Boys how is no one seeing positive results from pyrilutamide
Pyrilutimide, a treatment for hair loss; it's effectiveness compared to other treatments such as Finasteride and RU58841; and some users’ experiences with the treatment.
community Dutasteride High Libido. How come we don't talk about this?
Dutasteride and finasteride can affect libido differently, with some experiencing increased libido and others decreased libido or erectile dysfunction. Dutasteride may increase testosterone levels but can also cause side effects like liver enzyme changes, while topical finasteride may have fewer sexual side effects.
community Testosterone before and after take fin/dut
User experienced 100% testosterone increase after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. Some users discuss potential side effects and reasons for the increase.
community Why do so many people trash on finasteride?
Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, especially on the crown, but can cause side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction in some users. Opinions are mixed, with some reporting positive results without side effects and others experiencing significant issues.