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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Finasteride
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+ resultsresearch Effects of Lespedeza Cuneata aqueous extract on testosterone-induced prostatic hyperplasia
Lespedeza cuneata extract may help treat enlarged prostate.
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research Finasteride-Induced Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Type 2 Could Lead to Kidney Damage—Animal, Experimental Study
Finasteride may cause kidney damage.
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research Effects of taxifolin from enzymatic hydrolysis of Rhododendron mucrotulatum on hair growth promotion
Taxifolin from Rhododendron mucronulatum may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
![Caffeine and Its Role in Regulation the Androgenetic Alopecia.](/images/research/973200d1-7870-474e-8dd3-982e8bcb1343/small/5139.jpg)
research Caffeine and Its Role in Regulation the Androgenetic Alopecia.
Caffeine can potentially treat common hair loss by counteracting hair follicle shrinkage caused by hormones.
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research Anti-androgenic effect of sesquiterpenes isolated from the rhizomes of Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb.
Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dutasteride mesotherapy in Germany. Is it worth it?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Dutasteride mesotherapy for hair loss treatment in Germany. The user is considering trying it and seeks opinions from others who have experience with it.
community Do I get a hair transplant at 22?
A user has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss with no change and is considering a hair transplant at age 22. Replies suggest that a transplant is possible if DHT blockers like finasteride are continued, and another user shared a positive personal experience with a transplant at age 20.
community Can scalp buildup Cause hair loss?
The user is experiencing severe hair shedding while on finasteride and plans to start using ketoconazole shampoo to address a greasy, waxy scalp buildup. They are seeking additional advice for managing hair loss.
community Starting Pyrilutamide BID. First dose was yesterday. Diffuse thinning. I will put my full regimen below.
A user's regimen to help with their diffuse thinning, which includes taking Pyrilutamide BID, 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil since August 2021, LLLT every two days, topical fin, progesterone, melatonin, minoxidil (started one week ago), pumpkin seed oil and not dermarolling; other commenters suggested Nizoral for dandruff control and caution when using pre-mixed products with Pyrilutamide.
community A meta analysis of 18 popular hair loss treatments. An 2022 guide on efficacy. From finasteride and minoxidil to caffeine shampoo, saw palmetto and biotin. 96 Scientific References included.
Most hair loss treatments are ineffective; only finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil show effectiveness.