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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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research Effect of De-Epithelialization on Graft Survival Rate After Follicular Unit Extraction
Removing the outer layer of skin cells from hair grafts does not change the graft survival rate but may improve how it looks right after surgery.
research Hair Loss During Lithium Treatment
Lithium treatment can cause increased hair shedding and hair loss in patients.
research The Administration of Flumethasone by Three Different Routes, Its Measurement in the Plasma, and Some Effects on Wool Growth in Merino Wethers
Flumethasone causes wool shedding in Merino wethers, with recovery in about 60 days.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma Microneedling Versus 5% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Patterned Hair Loss
Minoxidil works faster and is more cost-effective for treating hair loss, but platelet-rich plasma microneedling can be an alternative for those who can't use minoxidil.
research Novel Cycle Changes in Scalp Hair Are Caused by Etretinate Therapy
Etretinate therapy can cause hair loss by disrupting the hair growth cycle.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Experiment on the effect of calf raises on shedding rate. Volunteers needed.
Volunteers using finasteride and minoxidil are needed to test if intense calf raises increase hair shedding. The goal is to see if overexertion of leg muscles affects hair loss.
community Anybody get results from Minoxidil and NOT shed at first? / How long did it take to start shedding? (and more shedding questions)
A user started using minoxidil for hair loss and noticed no shedding after two weeks, which is different from their previous experience. They are also using rosemary oil and melatonin topically and are questioning if it's normal not to shed and if they can still expect positive results from minoxidil.
community I don’t get it - I keep shedding hair even 2 years into fin
OP is experiencing ongoing hair shedding despite two years on finasteride, with some initial improvement but no long-term success. Users suggest seasonal shedding, checking for vitamin deficiencies, considering minoxidil, and possibly switching to dutasteride.
community 2 months progress on Finasteride
A user reported hair thinning, started using finasteride, and experienced a significant initial hair shed followed by noticeable hair regrowth after 2 months. Some responders questioned the rapid progress, while another noted that finasteride typically increases hair density by 16% after 2 years.
community fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update
The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.