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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Association of Hair Loss With Suicidality and Psychological Adverse Events vs Finasteride Use—Reply
Finasteride use may be linked to hair loss, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
research Cognitive Dysfunction Following Finasteride Use: A Disproportionality Analysis of the Global Pharmacovigilance Database
Finasteride use is linked to increased reports of cognitive problems, especially in younger people with hair loss.
research Relationship of Hypothyroidism with Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia: Insights from a Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
Hypothyroidism may cause certain types of hair loss.
research The Effect of Inflammatory Cytokines on the Risk of Hypertrophic Scar: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Certain proteins can either protect against or increase the risk of hypertrophic scars.
research Pharmacovigilance Analysis of Reports of Sexual Dysfunction Associated with Finasteride Use: Implications for the Post-Finasteride Syndrome
Finasteride is linked to sexual dysfunction, especially in younger men using it for hair loss.
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5 / 434 resultscommunity 1 year fin 1mg and minox. can see some density reclaimed
User shared 1-year progress using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil, regaining hair density. Others praised the improvement and asked about side effects and additional treatments.
community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT
Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.
community Male pattern baldness, and mental health
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.
community Study shows further evidence that finasteride and dutasteride take 12-18 months or more to show significant results. Do NOT give up early
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride in treating hair loss, emphasizing that significant results often take 12-18 months or more. Dutasteride is generally considered superior, with similar or fewer side effects than finasteride, but patience is required for noticeable improvement.
community Be careful when switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride because for more efficacy.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride may be more effective for hair regrowth due to dutasteride's stronger enzyme inhibition, but combining both drugs could enhance results. Some users report better outcomes with dutasteride, while others recommend a gradual transition to prevent potential hair loss.