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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Professor Han Shirong's Dialectical Analysis of the Experience of Treating Spot Baldness
Blood stasis is the main cause of spot baldness, and treatments should focus on improving blood circulation.
research Clinical Experience of Professor Ma Shuanquan in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia
Professor Ma Shuanquan treats hair loss by using Chinese medicine to improve liver, spleen, and kidney health.
research The Effect of Leonuri Herba Alkaloids on Senile BPH (Male and Female Hormone Induced) Model Rats
Leonuri Herba alkaloids may help treat hormone-induced enlarged prostate in rats.
research Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine as Adjuvant Therapy for Refractory Androgenetic Alopecia
Chinese medicine may help hair growth and reduce hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
research Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicity and Clinical Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine Cynoglossum Amabile: A Review
Cynoglossum amabile has medicinal potential but poses safety concerns due to liver toxicity.
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5 / 165 resultscommunity 6 month update of 1 mg fin only
A user shared a 6-month hair loss progress update using 1 mg finasteride, plans to start minoxidil and RU58841 due to severe shedding, and seeks advice. Others suggest maintaining treatment, switching to different medications, and considering more aggressive treatments due to strong genetic predisposition to baldness.
community Accelerated Hair Loss from Creatine
Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor.
community 4 months min/fin progress. Hopeful
A 19-year-old reports positive hair regrowth using oral minoxidil and finasteride, with no side effects. The conversation includes advice on consulting a dermatologist and exploring alternative treatments.
community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2
Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.