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      Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles

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      community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

      in Research/Science  83 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.

      community Hair greed made me switch to Dut too early

      in Chat  42 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.

      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community Can we stop fear mongering with finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  256 upvotes 5 days ago
      Finasteride is effective for hair loss but can cause sexual dysfunction and mental health issues in some users, leading to a polarized debate on its risks. Some switch to alternatives like Dutasteride or topical treatments to avoid side effects.

      community What’s better dutasteride or finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  27 upvotes 3 months ago
      Dutasteride is seen as more effective than finasteride for hair loss but may have more side effects and a longer half-life. Some start with finasteride for fewer side effects, while others switch to dutasteride for better results.