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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Synthetic Hair Fiber Implantation: Fishing Lines on the Head
research Evaluation of Various Therapies for Damaged Scalps Due to Hair and Fiber Implants
Synthetic fiber hair implants often cause complications and are not very successful.
research Controversy: Synthetic Hairs and Their Role in Hair Restoration
Synthetic hair fibers for hair restoration were controversial in 2009 due to health risks and lack of support from the International Society of Hair Restoration.
research Synthetic Hair Reactions and Treatment of Complications: Case Reports
Synthetic hair implants can cause severe scalp problems and removing them improves conditions; natural hair transplants are safer and more effective.
research Synthetic Hair Implantations Continue; Serious Complications Result
Synthetic hair implants can cause severe infections and are risky.
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5 / 196 resultscommunity 1 year on fin. Is this progress
The user experienced noticeable hair regrowth after one year on finasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil for further improvement. They have not experienced significant side effects and are advised to continue with finasteride and possibly add minoxidil instead of switching to dutasteride.
community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.
community If fin/min and advanced treatments don’t work—would you ever consider a hair system? Or just shave it and own it?
If treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, microneedling, and exosomes fail, opinions differ on using a hair system or shaving. Some choose shaving for simplicity, while others consider hair systems despite maintenance concerns.
community ASC-J9: Poor man’s GT-20029 that might work for regrowth. Anyone try this stuff?
The potential hair regrowth benefits of ASC-J9, a synthetic modified version of curcumin that is said to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride. Reports from users suggest good thickening and temple regrowth with topical use at 0.025% concentration.
community I'm gonna be bald by 20 and I'm not even exagerrating. Wtf do I even do?
A 16-year-old is experiencing early male pattern baldness and is considering using Minoxidil now and Finasteride after turning 18. Another user shared a positive experience with topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, noting improvement in hair thickness and no side effects.