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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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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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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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5 / 1000+ results![Medicinal and edible plant Allium macrostemon Bunge for the treatment of testosterone-induced androgenetic alopecia in mice](/images/research/71b5b8f6-33b8-4ba5-b125-b74645a4b711/small/12391.jpg)
research Medicinal and edible plant Allium macrostemon Bunge for the treatment of testosterone-induced androgenetic alopecia in mice
The wild garlic plant, Allium macrostemon Bunge, can promote hair growth and could potentially be used to treat hair loss.
![Development and evaluation of finasteride niosomes targeting to hair follicles for the management of androgenic alopecia](/images/research/73cea6f4-c9cc-4438-bf4e-ba7c431d4175/small/12940.jpg)
research Development and evaluation of finasteride niosomes targeting to hair follicles for the management of androgenic alopecia
Finasteride niosomes were developed and found to be effective in treating hair loss, with better results than commercial minoxidil, and could be a promising topical treatment for hair loss.
![Justicia procumbens prevents hair loss in androgenic alopecia mice](/images/research/3608a0bf-b8b1-4db4-bf80-72be27f2f79e/small/25770.jpg)
research Justicia procumbens prevents hair loss in androgenic alopecia mice
Justicia procumbens extract may help prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness and shine in a type of hair loss condition.
![Microneedles mediated bioinspired lipid nanocarriers for targeted treatment of alopecia](/images/research/1bd2999c-d6e6-4a17-bcf7-f12d4cf11aad/small/11556.jpg)
research Microneedles mediated bioinspired lipid nanocarriers for targeted treatment of alopecia
A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.
![Hair Regenerative Mechanisms of Red Ginseng Oil and Its Major Components in the Testosterone-Induced Delay of Anagen Entry in C57BL/6 Mice](/images/research/5466710f-7372-49c6-88e4-76966209e144/small/13854.jpg)
research Hair Regenerative Mechanisms of Red Ginseng Oil and Its Major Components in the Testosterone-Induced Delay of Anagen Entry in C57BL/6 Mice
Red ginseng oil and its components help promote hair regrowth and could treat hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Testosterone and Androgenetic Alopecia
How androgens, including testosterone, can cause hair follicles to miniaturize in people with sensitivity to androgens, and treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, or fluridil may be used in combination for long-term treatment.
community 21F AGA - 4 month hair growth progress (Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, theradome LLLT, viviscal vitamins, PRP twice)
A 21-year-old female shared her 4-month hair growth progress using Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, Theradome LLLT, Viviscal vitamins, and PRP treatments twice. Commenters praised her progress and discussed other treatments like microneedling, but she noted her dermatologist advised against it due to potential scalp damage.
community My Testosterone results before and after Finasteride
Finasteride significantly increased testosterone levels for the user, with no major side effects except watery semen, which was resolved with zinc supplements. The user's hairline stopped receding and slightly improved.
community Treatment of Finasteride Induced Gynecomastia (Male breast tissue growth)
Finasteride can cause gynecomastia, which may be reversible by stopping the drug and using selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) like tamoxifen. Lifestyle changes such as weight loss and avoiding alcohol can also help, but surgery may be needed if the condition persists.
community Study of thousands of Fin users over 20 years finds no evidence of Fin induced sexual dysfunction
The conversation is about a finding that finasteride does not significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, with users sharing mixed personal experiences regarding side effects.