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bioflavonoid found in plants with antioxidant and hair stimulating properties
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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch LB1099 Placebo response in alopecia studies
Placebo effects in alopecia treatments are likely due to study design, not real improvement.
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research The placebo effect and randomized trials: analysis of conventional medicine
The document concludes that it's important to understand the placebo effect when evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in medical trials.
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research THERAPEUTIC HOTLINE: Genetic variations in the androgen receptor gene and finasteride response in women with androgenetic alopecia mediated by epigenetics
Women with greater androgen sensitivity respond better to finasteride for hair loss.
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research Nocebo effect in Dermatology
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.
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research Social Pharmacology: Integrating Pharmaceutical and Social Science Research on Drug Effects
The conclusion is that combining social and cultural factors with pharmaceutical research could improve our understanding of how drugs work.
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5 / 504 resultscommunity Anyone else growing tired of the finasteride wars?
The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting side effects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.
community Saying creatine causes loss on fin/dut makes no sense and this is why
The conversation discusses whether creatine causes hair loss for those using finasteride or dutasteride, with some suggesting creatine might increase DHT or upregulate androgen receptors, potentially leading to hair loss. Others argue the evidence is not conclusive, citing limited studies and personal anecdotes, with some avoiding creatine as a precaution.
community Creatine and Finasteride together - still started losing hair
User experienced hair loss after taking creatine with finasteride for 8 years. Others shared similar experiences, but some suggested it could be a minoxidil shed.
community Why haven’t we seen anything about this
A double blind, placebo-controlled study that looked into the potential effectiveness of topical fluridil for treating male androgenetic alopecia, showing increased anagen to telogen ratios with no reported side effects on libido or sexual performance.
community Bloodwork after 8 months on finasteride, is this normal?
A user on finasteride for 8 months shared bloodwork results showing increased testosterone and estradiol levels, with concerns about high LH. Responses advised monitoring for symptoms but noted levels are within reference ranges.