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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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precursor of vitamin B5 with hair stimulating effects
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supplement to help with hair texture and quality
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a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
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research Measuring Patient Quality of Life Following Treatment for Alopecia
Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
research Making Sense of Measures of Clinical Signs for Atopic Dermatitis
The electronic version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index is as effective as the paper version, with most patients preferring it.
research Alopecia Areata and Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
research Analyses of Patient-Reported Outcomes with Mirvetuximab Soravtansine Versus Standard Chemotherapy in the Randomized Phase III FORWARD I Study in Ovarian Cancer
Mirvetuximab soravtansine improves quality of life and reduces symptoms more than standard chemotherapy in ovarian cancer patients.
research Dutasteride: A Guide to Its Use as Monotherapy in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia, improving symptoms and quality of life.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity “Just shave it” is bullshit
Accepting hair loss and not taking drastic measures like shaving your head if you are only mildly balding, and encouraging people to fight it with treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral and microneedling. Additionally, it discusses the importance of being realistic when trying to restore hair and addressing the misconception that one must look a certain way in order to be attractive.
community European Medecine Agency (EMA) review of Finasteride and Dutasteride
Concerns about a potential ban on finasteride and dutasteride due to side effects, with users advocating for continued access and informed choice. Alternative treatments like pyrilutamide are also mentioned.
community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome
The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.
community Recently went bald and will stop taking finasteride. Will stop taking it impact density in my beard and eyebrows? Also here’s after and before picture
The user recently went bald and plans to stop taking finasteride, questioning its impact on beard and eyebrow density. Responses suggest he looks good both bald and with thinning hair, with some recommending minoxidil for the crown and noting finasteride's effect on beard thickness.
community i hate how much i’m stressing about hair loss
Someone who is starting to experience hair loss and is considering multiple treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and a hair transplant, to manage it. Replies provide advice on how to approach these treatments safely and effectively.