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      learn Spironolactone

      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

      learn Minoxidil

      An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record

      learn Finasteride

      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

      learn Dutasteride

      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

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      Treatment Options for Alopecia

      research Treatment Options for Alopecia

      17 citations, August 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy”
      The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
      Management of Hair Loss

      research Management of Hair Loss

      74 citations, April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.
      Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

      research Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

      4 citations, June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”
      Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.

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      community Medications that cause extra hair growth

      in Research/Science  123 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

      community Oral 5mg minoxidil and 1mg finastride

      in Product  3 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation is about using 5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg oral finasteride, and Keto shampoo for hair loss, with additional supplements like Biotin, multivitamins, and Vitamin D3 with K2. Suggestions include possibly switching to 2.5mg dutasteride instead of finasteride.

      community Oral min 2.5mg / oral fin 1mg / 3.5 months - 25M progress

      in Progress Pictures  168 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      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.