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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Baricitinib
JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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extract, clone, and reinsert your own hair cells
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Rationale for Inhibiting 5α-Reductase Isoenzymes in the Prevention and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Inhibiting 5α-reductase can help reduce prostate cancer risk and improve treatment.
research Why Odds Ratios Can Be Tricky Statistics
Odds Ratios can be misleading; it's better to also present risk and Relative Risks for clarity.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Risk of Male Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
research Early-Onset Baldness and the Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer: Findings from a Case-Control Study
Men who start balding at age 20 may have a higher chance of getting aggressive prostate cancer.
research Association Between 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Use and the Risk of Depression: A Meta-Analysis
Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of mild depression.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Doctor says i shouldn't take fin because its "hormonal"
A user in Turkey was advised by a dermatologist to avoid finasteride due to its hormonal effects and was prescribed minoxidil, shampoo, and vitamins instead. The user is considering seeking another doctor's opinion or buying finasteride directly from a pharmacy.
community Using topical finasteride/minoxidil while wife is pregnant
A user applies topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is concerned about the risk to his pregnant wife. It's suggested that topical treatments could be hazardous to a male fetus, and switching to oral finasteride might be safer.
community My boy Saul Goodman was on Minoxidil tabs too
Saul Goodman was humorously depicted using high doses of minoxidil, finasteride, and spironolactone for hair loss. The conversation jokes about the unrealistic dosages and their potential side effects.
community Hair clinics' first priority is take your money and not to give you the facts straight.
Hair clinics prioritize making money over providing clear information. Effective treatments mentioned include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil.
community Really stressed about my hair & so I am plannning to go with redensyl as against minoxidil
A user is considering using redensyl with procapil instead of minoxidil to reduce hair fall. They are stressed about hair loss and seek community feedback on these treatments.