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      An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record

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      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

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      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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      a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

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      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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      community How. can I counteract the rapid hair loss caused by steroids?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing hair loss from steroid use, considering treatments like RU58841, dutasteride, and Nizoral, while avoiding finasteride and Minoxidil due to concerns about hormones and hypertension. The consensus suggests using dutasteride or finasteride, as Nizoral alone is not effective.

      community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

      in Research/Science  48 upvotes 2 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.

      community Update 1.5 years on finasteride. My experience so far.

      in Progress Pictures  242 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced initial hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and a dermaroller but faced setbacks after a treatment break and dry scalp issues. They are considering switching treatments and have added ketoconazole shampoo and reservatol plus to their regimen.

      community Science backed answer only from what you have learnt .

      in Chat  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      Alcohol-based minoxidil absorbs better but can cause irritation; non-alcohol-based is gentler. Topical dutasteride shows promise but needs more research; low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25 mg/day) is effective with fewer side effects. Ingredients like Procapil, Redensyl, caffeine, and Anagain in shampoos have limited evidence; ketoconazole shampoo can help when used 2-3 times a week with other treatments.

      community Haircafe on why microneedling is bad for hair growth

      in Microneedling  157 upvotes 6 months ago
      Microneedling combined with minoxidil and finasteride shows significant hair regrowth, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report substantial benefits, while others highlight the need for more research and consistency in application.