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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Bicalutamide
a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
learn Saw Palmetto
a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
learn Cyproterone
a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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research Detection of Membrane Androgen-Binding Site in Living Rat Prostate and Evaluation of Its Role in Prostate Blood Flow Regulation
The research found that androgens help control blood flow in the rat prostate through a specific binding site.
research Induction of Secreted WNT Factor WISP1/CCN4 by Human Prostate Stromal Cells Under Microenvironmental Hypoxia
Human prostate cells produce more WISP1/CCN4 when there's not enough oxygen.
research Androgenetic Alopecia, Prostate Volume, And Urinary Symptoms: Is There A Relationship? A Case-Control Study
Hair loss, prostate size, and urinary issues are related due to androgen effects.
research Effects of Finasteride on Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
Finasteride reduces prostate bleeding by affecting blood vessel growth.
research Diseases Of The Canine Prostate Gland
The main prostate diseases in dogs are benign growth, infections, and cancer, with various treatments ranging from drugs to surgery, but cancer treatments have limited success.
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5 / 687 resultscommunity Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.
community I have a theory that scalp massage works.
Scalp massage may help with hair growth by stimulating blood flow, similar to minoxidil. Users discuss its potential benefits and share personal experiences, noting it might reduce DHT levels and improve hair health.
community How finasteride lowers brain's happiness steroid allopregnanolone and causes depression: systemic dihydroprogesterone crosses blood brain barrier, you don't even need finasteride and brain 5ar for that
Finasteride may lower allopregnanolone levels, potentially affecting mood, but many users report improved mental health due to reduced hair loss. Experiences with finasteride and dutasteride vary, with some experiencing side effects and others finding them beneficial for hair retention and overall happiness.
community Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40
A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.
community Tips/Advice on current situation aside from shaving bald
The user experienced worse hair after removing a wig system and has been using Hairband 82 Comfort Flex, Hair Max supplements, dermarolling, and a scalp massager for 4 months without clear results. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to shedding concerns and avoid finasteride due to side effects, preferring Saw Palmetto instead.