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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+ resultscommunity Medications that cause extra hair growth
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 I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community What else is good. Besides the big 3.
Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.
community Full Album of My Results - Dermaroller/pen + minox
User 74775446 shares successful hair regrowth results using dermaroller/pen and minoxidil. Others discuss their experiences and concerns about finasteride side effects.
community Oral minoxidil 2.5 mg since end of July 2024 till November 2024
Oral minoxidil has shown positive results for hair regrowth, but concerns about its side effects, such as heart issues, are noted. Adding a DHT blocker like finasteride is recommended for better and more lasting results.