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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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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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research Cutaneous Responses to Systemic Iron: A Potential Role for Epidermal Turnover in Mammalian Iron Excretion
Skin may help in getting rid of excess iron through the process of skin cell renewal.
research Iron-Deficiency Anemia During Childhood
Children need early diagnosis and treatment for iron-deficiency anemia to prevent learning problems and promote health.
research Cysteine Prevents the Reduction in Keratin Synthesis Induced by Iron Deficiency in Human Keratinocytes
Cysteine helps maintain keratin production in skin cells even when iron is low.
research Serum Ferritin Levels: A Clinical Guide in Patients With Hair Loss
Low ferritin levels can indicate iron deficiency as a cause of hair loss.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Iron Overload: Biochemical Link and Underlying Mechanisms with Potential Novel Therapeutic Avenues
Polycystic ovary syndrome and iron overload share similar symptoms and can be potentially treated with blood removal, diet changes, and probiotics.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
community Why am I significantly losing ground even though I am constantly adding to my stack?
The user is experiencing significant hair loss despite using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, micro-needling, rosemary oil, and various vitamins. In the conversation, others suggest checking iron and hemoglobin levels, maintaining a positive attitude, and adding RU58841 to the treatment regimen.
community Give me courage, friends! / Is finasteride response correlated with aggressiveness of hair loss?
The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.
community Am I Making A Slow Comeback? 22M
The user is using a regimen including topical finasteride, ketoconazole, melatonin, keto shampoo, pyrilutamide, microneedling, and tretinoin for hair loss, and is considering switching to oral finasteride for convenience and potentially better results. Some users suggest switching to oral finasteride and checking for health issues like nutrient absorption, while others note maintenance or slight improvement in hair thickness.
community Success with just Fin + Dermarolling
The user has been using finasteride for 5 months without hair regrowth or loss and is considering adding dermarolling to their regimen. They are seeking advice on the effectiveness of finasteride with dermarolling, the type of dermaroller to use, aftercare products, and concerns about shedding from dermarolling alone.