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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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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.
research Musculoskeletal and Body Composition Response to High-Dose Testosterone with Finasteride After Chronic Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study
Testosterone with finasteride improved muscle and bone health in men with spinal cord injury.
research Adverse Effects of Sports Supplements in Men
Some sports supplements can cause health issues like mood swings, hair loss, and heart problems in men.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I think I’m on to something
The user shared their personal experience with hair loss, hormone imbalances, and treatments including testosterone boosters, natural estrogen blockers, and DHEA. They suggest that low-dose finasteride and natural hormone therapy could reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.
community Mucuna pruriens, dopamine and prolactin. Natural route with oils.
The post discusses using Mucuna pruriens, essential oils, and dermarolling for hair loss treatment. The user also mentions pausing testosterone-boosting herbs due to side effects like acne and hair loss.
community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.
community Dutasteride Vs. Testosterone, who wins?
The conversation discusses whether 2.5mg of dutasteride or 200mg of testosterone weekly is more influential in preventing hair loss, with various personal experiences indicating that the effectiveness is dependent on the individual's genetic profile. Some users report that dutasteride is likely to be more effective at the given doses.
community What hormones should I have tested at a minimum before starting a DHT blocker or anti-androgen?
The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride or RU58841 for hair loss and wanting to know which hormones to test beforehand. They found a package for testing testosterone, free testosterone, estradiol, and DHT, and are asking if these tests are enough.