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research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Are Associated With Reduced Frequency of COVID-19 Symptoms in Males With Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with hair loss who take a certain type of medication may experience fewer COVID-19 symptoms.
research Influence of Human Placenta Extracts on Prostanoids Production in Cultured Hair Follicle-Derived Keratinocytes: The Possibility of Pharmaceutical Regenerative Medicine
Human placenta extract may promote hair growth by affecting certain lipid compounds.
research Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol, Isolated from Ishige Okamurae, Increases Prostaglandin E2 through the Expression of Cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 in HaCaT Human Keratinocytes
A compound from brown algae boosts the production of a certain inflammatory substance in skin cells.
research Omeprazole-Induced Hypertrichosis in Two Children
Two children grew extra hair from taking omeprazole, which went away after they stopped the medication.
research An Antifungal for Antidiuresis? Fluconazole's Potential in Treating Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Fluconazole might be a new treatment for a type of diabetes that affects water balance in the body.
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5 / 447 resultscommunity Blood work after one year of fin/dut
After using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, a user's blood tests showed almost unchanged DHT levels and some out-of-range hormone levels. They experienced side effects when taking dutasteride daily and also take supplements that boost testosterone.
community Minoxidil is able to suppress androgen receptors or increase aromatase effect. Blood test in pictures.
A 24-year-old male experienced an increase in estradiol levels and symptoms like gynecomastia and excessive sweating after using Minoxidil for hair loss. His estradiol levels decreased after he stopped using Minoxidil.
community Blood Results before and after Topical Finasteride mix with Minoxidil
A user reported that after using a topical mix of finasteride and minoxidil, their DHT levels decreased, testosterone and estradiol levels lowered unexpectedly, and they are considering vitamin D3 supplements due to deficiency. They apply the mix 3-4 times a week and use minoxidil on other days. Another user commented that finasteride typically increases testosterone, not decreases it.
community Did these tests—any of these linked to diffuse thinning?
A 25-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning is advised to address high TSH levels and low iron, and consider treatments like finasteride. Weight loss and improved diet are also suggested to potentially help with hair health.
community Is Fin really the good standard
A 29-year-old male has been taking 1mg finasteride daily for 8 months and using 5% minoxidil with tretinoin but is experiencing increased hair shedding and higher DHT levels. He is concerned about the effectiveness of finasteride and has noticed low libido and occasional ED.