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5 / 373 resultsresearch Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part III
Saw palmetto may improve urinary symptoms with fewer sexual side effects compared to some medications.
research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
research Suspected Adverse Reactions to Medications and Food Supplements Containing Serenoa Repens: A Worldwide Analysis of Pharmacovigilance and Phytovigilance Spontaneous Reports
Serenoa repens is mostly safe but has some risks, especially at high doses or when used with other products for over two weeks.
research Hormone Therapy in Acne
Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
research Understanding Androgenetic Alopecia: Continuing Medical Education
The document concludes that androgenetic alopecia is common, has a genetic link, and can be diagnosed and treated with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
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5 / 22 resultscommunity M25 / How is this? From 2 years to now
Hair loss progress discussed, treatments used include oils, scalp massages, serenoa pills, and dermastamp. User asks for advice without mentioning minoxidil or finasteride.
community 3 months on 2.5mg oral min and 0.5 dut
The conversation discusses hair regrowth after 3 months of using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride, with mixed opinions on the effectiveness and suggestions to increase minoxidil dosage or consider a hair transplant. Some users recommend additional treatments like dermarolling and micro-needling, while others share personal experiences with side effects and alternative treatments.
community Male (24) Using Dutasteride Since 2020 – Concerns About Having Kids
A 24-year-old male using dutasteride for hair loss is worried about its effects on fertility and future children's health. Users advise consulting a doctor, possibly switching to finasteride, or stopping dutasteride before conception due to its impact on sperm count.
community Concerned about my child’s lack of density. Microneedling help?
A user humorously discusses their 10-month-old's hair loss, suggesting treatments like microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Replies include various satirical and exaggerated suggestions, emphasizing the post's satirical nature.
community I’m Feeling so discouraged and depressed - No one wants to prescribe finasteride to me.
A user in France is frustrated because three dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride for their hair loss, suggesting it's not androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and offering expensive vitamin treatments instead. Other users suggest buying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride from various online pharmacies and considering a gender-affirming care physician for more understanding treatment options.