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Maintenance of Optimized Hair Growth from Viable Terminal Scalp Hair Follicles at Baseline with Oral Finasteride in Male Pattern Hair Loss and First Evidence of a Drug Dependency and a Post-Finasteride Rebound Effect

research Maintenance of Optimized Hair Growth from Viable Terminal Scalp Hair Follicles at Baseline with Oral Finasteride in Male Pattern Hair Loss and First Evidence of a Drug Dependency and a Post-Finasteride Rebound Effect

4 citations , May 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology”

Finasteride helps hair growth but stopping it causes faster hair loss.

research Lichen Planopilaris: A Rare Inflammatory Cicatricial Alopecia

April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks”

Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.

research Minoxidil Overdosage: A Case Report

June 2016 in “Makedonski medicinski pregled”

A man who drank too much hair growth medication got very sick but got better after hospital treatment.

research Telogen Effluvium and Minoxidil

19 citations , September 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Minoxidil treatment may cause hair loss.

research A New Look at the 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride

137 citations , March 2006 in “Cns Drug Reviews”

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.

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community Progress pictures 32 to 35 y/o. Fin 1mg and Minoxidil 5% daily.

in Progress Pictures 717 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared progress pictures showing hair growth after using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% daily for three years. Commenters are impressed, discussing the effectiveness and asking about additional treatments like derma rolling and side effects.

community Back from the dead... (sort of)

in Progress Pictures 9 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A 25-year-old shares progress on hair regrowth using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, Alpecin caffeine shampoo, and topical minoxidil, noting improved hair health but persistent temple thinning. They consider switching to oral minoxidil, adding microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant after one year.

community Attention Finasteride / Dutasteride and Your liver

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 378 upvotes 11 months ago

Finasteride may cause elevated liver enzymes, potentially leading to liver issues, though this is rare. Users should monitor liver function and consider topical alternatives if liver sensitivity occurs.

community Shouldn’t it be impossible for dutasteride to make hair loss worse?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 39 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride is unlikely to worsen hair loss; shedding is often temporary. Other factors like inconsistent use, placebo effect, or additional treatments may influence perceived results.

community 5 years on finasteride only: age 21 to 26.

in Progress Pictures 769 upvotes 2 months ago

A user shared their five-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting positive results and no side effects. The discussion included debates on potential side effects like erectile dysfunction and the treatment's effectiveness.

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