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5 / 5 resultslearn Dutasteride
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 Finasteride for Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Finasteride may help treat chronic CSC, improving vision.
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5 / 565 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 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.
community Why plain Azelaic acid is a safe and effective product for hairloss that makes Finasteride an obsolete treatment for male pattern baldness.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Azelaic acid for hair loss, suggesting it may make Finasteride an outdated treatment for male pattern baldness. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.