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    GlossaryTeratogenicity

    ability of a substance to cause birth defects

    Teratogenicity refers to the ability of a substance to cause birth defects or developmental malformations in a developing embryo or fetus. This can occur when a pregnant woman is exposed to certain drugs, chemicals, or environmental factors that interfere with normal fetal development, potentially leading to physical or functional abnormalities in the newborn.

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      community I’m considering stopping finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  157 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is considering stopping finasteride due to depression, anxiety, and difficulty building muscle, despite its effectiveness in stopping hair loss. Suggestions include reducing the dose, switching to topical solutions, or consulting a doctor for alternatives like dutasteride or RU58841.

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      in Update  47 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  63 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.