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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Fluridil
a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
learn Pyrilutamide
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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research Amyloid-Associated Alopecia: A Reappraisal Including Its Pathophysiology
Amyloid deposits linked to a type of protein may cause a unique pattern of hair loss by disrupting hair growth cycles.
research Scalp Biopsy Identifies Systemic Amyloidosis Presenting as Isolated Telogen Effluvium: A Case Report
A scalp biopsy revealed systemic amyloidosis in a woman who initially seemed to have a common hair loss condition.
research Oral Signs of Hematologic Disease
The conclusion is that different blood diseases cause specific oral symptoms and require varied treatments to manage these symptoms and improve patient health.
research Oral Manifestations of Hematologic and Nutritional Diseases
Recognizing oral symptoms can help diagnose and treat blood and nutritional diseases early.
research Madarosis, Milphosis, Eyelash Trichomegaly, and Dermatochalasis: Conditions Affecting the Periocular Area
The document concludes that changes in eyelashes and eyelid skin can indicate various local and systemic diseases.
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5 / 992 resultscommunity 1.5 Year Hair Restoration Journey - Stem Cells, PRP, Minoxidil, Topical Finasteride
A user shared their 1.5-year hair restoration journey, successfully using mesenchymal stem cell therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, and a topical compound of finasteride and minoxidil, avoiding a hair transplant and oral finasteride. They experienced significant hair regrowth, particularly crediting the stem cell therapy for quick initial results.
community Topical finasteride now the safest possible path?
Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and side effects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.
community A Nuanced Look at Microdosing Topical Finasteride
The conversation discusses using a low dose of topical finasteride to achieve hair benefits with minimal systemic exposure. Users share experiences and opinions on dosing, systemic buildup, and side effects of both topical and oral finasteride.
community Reddit’s amatorial meta analysis of 17 already avaliable hair loss prevention treatments that were found to be effective in clinical studies but are not FDA approved for MPB. PROS and CONS. (2022 Guide if Finasteride and Minoxidil are not working/ give you sides/are not enough) 77 studies linked!
The post and conversation are about hair loss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.
community My DHT levels have increased after taking 0.25mg Fin for 47 days!
A user experienced increased hair shedding and unchanged DHT levels after taking 0.25mg of finasteride for 47 days, leading them to increase the dose to 0.5mg. Others discussed varying experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and the importance of measuring scalp DHT.