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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp
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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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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Estimating the Burden of Skin Diseases Using Patient-Reported Daily Time Trade-Off as a Measure of Disease Impact and Unmet Needs
Patients with certain skin diseases are willing to spend significant time on treatment, indicating a high impact on their lives and a need for better treatments.
research Association of Hair Loss With Health Utility Measurements Before and After Hair Transplant Surgery in Men and Women
Hair loss greatly lowers perceived health in both genders, and hair transplant surgery notably improves this.
research Estimation of Health Utility Values for Alopecia Areata
More severe hair loss in alopecia areata greatly impacts patients and caregivers.
research FASCE: Benefit of Spironolactone for Treating Acne in Adult Females - Study Protocol for a Randomized Double-Blind Trial
Spironolactone may be a better acne treatment for adult women than antibiotics.
research FASCE: The Benefit of Spironolactone for Treating Acne in Women - Study Protocol for a Randomized Double-Blind Trial
The trial aims to test if spironolactone is an effective acne treatment for women without the side effects of current treatments.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity How I'm becoming a saint by using Finasteride for 9 month
Finasteride use resulted in increased hair growth but reduced libido for some, leading users to consider topical versions to lessen side effects. Opinions varied on the trade-off between hair benefits and sexual side effects.
community Scared of Twink death due to minoxidil
A 19-year-old is considering switching from topical to oral minoxidil to combat hair loss, despite concerns about increased body hair. They are currently using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dutasteride, and are willing to accept the trade-off of more body hair for better scalp hair growth.
community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility
Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.
community My experience taking two months off fin
Stopping finasteride increased sex drive and improved mood but caused hair shedding and scalp irritation. Users discussed balancing hair preservation with side effects, considering alternatives like topical finasteride and minoxidil.
community Been off Finasteride for two months, it definitely impacts sex drive.
Stopping finasteride increased sex drive for some, while others had no change or different side effects. Despite concerns, many continue using finasteride for its effectiveness in preventing hair loss.