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      natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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      chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

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      plant and natural oil with antimicrobial and some anti-androgenic effects

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      community Massive study on finasteride side effects released

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  83 upvotes 2 years ago
      The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.

      community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

      in Research/Science  632 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

      community Crown recovery - almost fully back. November 2024 to now

      in Progress Pictures  1188 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 29-year-old shared their crown hair recovery using a daily liposomal topical solution of finasteride and minoxidil, low-level light therapy, and specific vitamins, noting significant improvement without side effects. They experienced issues with oral finasteride previously but not with the topical treatment.

      community My Testosterone results before and after Finasteride

      in Update  153 upvotes 3 years ago
      Finasteride significantly increased testosterone levels for the user, with no major side effects except watery semen, which was resolved with zinc supplements. The user's hairline stopped receding and slightly improved.