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      learn Finasteride

      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

      learn Dutasteride

      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

      learn Cyproterone

      a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

      learn Saw Palmetto

      a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride

      learn Bicalutamide

      a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women

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      Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women

      research Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women

      77 citations, March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
      Recent Developments in Alopecias

      research Recent Developments in Alopecias

      7 citations, May 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
      How Do You Treat Premature Hair Loss in Women in Your Practice

      research How Do You Treat Premature Hair Loss in Women in Your Practice

      April 2016 in “Medical Acupuncture”
      The document concludes that hair loss in women is treated with medications, therapies, and surgery in Western medicine, and with acupuncture and herbs in Chinese medicine, but hereditary hair loss is hard to reverse.
      Hair Loss in Children

      research Hair Loss in Children

      30 citations, August 1983 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America”
      Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.

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      community r/Tressless bros in a nutshell

      in Satire  639 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses personal experiences with hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and Finasteride, with some users regretting not starting treatment earlier and others experiencing side effects. Some users are considering or have switched to topical formulations due to side effects from oral medications.

      community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

      in Research/Science  81 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.