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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Telogen Effluvium
Telogen effluvium is a type of hair loss where more hair than normal falls out after stress or illness.
research Telogen Effluvium: Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management
Telogen effluvium is a type of hair loss in women caused by many factors, and iron and thyroid tests are recommended for diagnosis.
research Dermatopathology of Common Hair Problems
Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
research Profuse Hair Loss Due to Sudden Weight Loss and Hormonal Injections in Women
Rapid weight loss from dieting and hormonal injections can cause significant hair loss in women.
research Multiple Flat Warts Due to Tetracycline
Stopping tetracycline can lead to the disappearance of flat warts.
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5 / 235 resultscommunity EU Shouldn't Ban Fin & Dut: PFS is NOT REAL.
Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or "Post Finasteride Syndrome," with concerns often linked to the nocebo effect and preexisting mental health issues. The EU is unlikely to ban these drugs, but access may become more restricted due to ongoing debates.
community After quitting min and fin I asked AI on how fix the mess I am in and it says:
Prolonged use of topical minoxidil and finasteride can lead to neuroendocrine and autonomic dysfunction, causing severe sensitivity and side effects. Recovery involves avoiding these treatments, supporting neurosteroid recovery, calming the sympathetic system, and rebuilding scalp health naturally.
community Is dutasteride not working for me?
The user is experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Xpecia, Ocean Capilus, and microneedling. They are considering adding minoxidil due to concerns about the effectiveness of their current regimen.
community Can valisone solution cause hairloss?
A user is concerned that prolonged use of valisone (betamethasone) and clotrimazole solution for scalp dermatitis may be causing hair thinning and loss. They noticed thinning in the area where the solution was applied.
community How long is minoxidil generally effective for if taken alongside finasteride? Forever?
Minoxidil does not maintain efficacy indefinitely when used alone, but its effectiveness may be prolonged when used with finasteride. Finasteride can maintain some degree of efficacy indefinitely.