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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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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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research Venous and Pulmonary Thromboembolism and Combined Hormonal Contraceptives: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.
research Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer: An Umbrella Review of Prospective Observational Studies and Mendelian Randomization Analyses
Physical activity, height, and smoking affect prostate cancer risk.
research Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women with Hyperandrogenism, Oligomenorrhea, or Polycystic Ovaries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Women with irregular periods have a higher risk of heart disease.
research Tumor Regression Predicts Higher Risk of Sentinel Node Involvement in Thin Cutaneous Melanomas
Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
research Dutasteride: A Review of Its Use in the Management of Prostate Disorders
Dutasteride is effective for treating prostate enlargement and reducing related surgery risk, but is not approved for preventing prostate cancer.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Doctor says i shouldn't take fin because its "hormonal"
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Emincmg
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
103 upvotes
6 months ago 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 If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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nkrata
in Research
830 upvotes
6 months ago Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Using topical finasteride/minoxidil while wife is pregnant
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mciyos
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
17 upvotes
10 months ago 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 Plant-based Exosomes Efficacy Sourced from South Korea
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hoxeon
in Treatment
1 upvotes
2 weeks ago Plant-based exosomes for hair loss lack scientific evidence and are considered high-risk with low evidence. Combining PRF with minoxidil and finasteride is suggested as a better option.
community My boy Saul Goodman was on Minoxidil tabs too
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chomaras
in Satire
1907 upvotes
5 months ago 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.