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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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Finasteride helps hair growth and prostate issues but may cause sexual side effects and increase tumor risk.
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research Sexual dysfunction in men taking systemic dermatologic medication: A systematic review
Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.
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research Efectos adversos de finasteride: mitos y realidades. Una revisión actualizada
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction, sperm changes, and affect bone density and metabolism.
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research Nocebo effect in Dermatology
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.
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research The nocebo effect: A clinicians guide
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
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5 / 734 resultscommunity Why anecdotal evidence is so valued around here?
The conversation discusses why personal stories about hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are often taken more seriously than scientific evidence in certain forums. People tend to believe what they want and use others' experiences to support their own views on treatment effectiveness and side effects.
community Anyone else growing tired of the finasteride wars?
The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting side effects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.
community If you’re sitting there wondering, “I’m losing my hair, what do I do?” then read my advice here. I’ve been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)
Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.
community Evidenced Based Meta-Analyses and Systemic Reviews of Androgenic Alopecia and Treatments
Evidence-based treatments for androgenic alopecia, such as minoxidil, finasteride, low-level laser light therapy, dutasteride, platelet-rich plasma, and topical ketoconazole. It discusses the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of these treatments, as well as future developments in understanding this polygenic condition.
community 2 months progress. 33 yrs old. topical min, oral fin (1mg), derma pen, .05% tretinoin on hairlne
A 33-year-old is using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride (1mg), a derma pen, and 0.05% tretinoin on the hairline to treat hair loss, showing progress after 2 months. They apply tretinoin in the evening with minoxidil and use a derma pen once a week at 1.5mm.