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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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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
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research An Attempt to Assess the Magnitude of Endogenous Androgen Production in a Case of the Adrenogenital Syndrome
A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.
research Heat-Treated Limosilactobacillus Fermentum LM1020 with Menthol, Salicylic Acid, and Panthenol Promotes Hair Growth and Regulates Scalp Microbiome Balance in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Double-Blind, Randomized, and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Heat-treated Limosilactobacillus fermentum with menthol, salicylic acid, and panthenol promotes hair growth and balances scalp microbiome in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research The Acne Hormones
Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.
research Gender Differences in Skin: A Review of the Literature
Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
research What Should It Take to Describe a Substance or Product as 'Sperm-Safe'?
Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity This is the treatment protocol i'm going to take and i'd love to hear what you think
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Capable_Weather6298
in Treatment
1 upvotes
1 year ago The user is experiencing hair loss and plans to use a treatment protocol including Saw Palmetto Berries, MCT Oil, Zinc, testosterone balancers, L-tyrosine, and L-theanine. They also use a specific dandruff shampoo and are open to non-prescription treatments.
community What happened to topical dutasteride??
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PaleontologistOk1494
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
28 upvotes
1 week ago Topical dutasteride is considered for hair loss, but concerns about systemic absorption and side effects like reduced libido are common. Users have mixed results, with some preferring oral finasteride or dutasteride despite side effects, while others find topical treatments beneficial but challenging.
community Gyno & testoterone level
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Warta_B
in Finasteride
282 upvotes
7 months ago Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back to finasteride led to gynecomastia and fatigue, likely due to hormonal imbalances. Suggested treatments include Tamoxifen, Raloxifene, or low-dose Anastrozole, with a recommendation to test testosterone and estradiol levels.
community Started Finasteride almost three months ago and I'm upset
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ProfessionalSea1583
in Update
153 upvotes
10 months ago A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.
community Pumpkin seed oil actually helps with hair loss (MPB) see study
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askingredditqs
54 upvotes
5 years ago Pumpkin seed oil is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, but the study cited is criticized for using a product with multiple ingredients, making it unclear if pumpkin seed oil is effective. The conversation concludes with skepticism about the study's validity and mentions that pumpkin seeds might help with DHT blocking.