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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 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.
research Validation of an Egyptian Arabic Version of Skindex-16 and Quality of Life Measurement in Egyptian Patients with Skin Disease
The Egyptian Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable way to measure how skin diseases affect quality of life in Egyptian patients.
research Development of Chinese Version of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire
The Chinese version of the PCOS quality of life questionnaire is reliable and valid for Chinese-speaking women with PCOS.
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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 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 bye fellas, it’s time to quit this sub
A user successfully improved their hairline after 15 months using topical minoxidil and dutasteride. Some commenters question the necessity of treatment given the user's original hair condition, while others support early intervention.
community Young Dutasteride Success Stories
A user shared their hair loss journey, starting with minoxidil and finasteride, and later switching to dutasteride, but still experiencing hair loss. Other users discussed their experiences with dutasteride, noting side effects like shedding and reduced libido, but some reported maintaining their hair over time.
community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.