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    GlossaryTopical Anesthetic Cream

    medication applied to skin to temporarily numb the area

    Topical Anesthetic Cream, often referred to as numbing cream, is a medication applied to the skin to temporarily numb the area. It works by blocking nerve signals in the body, making it useful for reducing pain or discomfort during minor medical procedures, such as injections, laser treatments, or minor surgeries. Common active ingredients include lidocaine or benzocaine.

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      in Microneedling  300 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user who has had positive results from using a regimen of microneedling, finasteride, minoxidil, peppermint oil, keto shampoo and DHT organic shampoo for hair growth. The conversation also addressed whether to use .5mg or 1mg of finasteride and the difference between dermapens and rollers.

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      in Finasteride  148 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses anticipation for CB-03-01, a potential new hair loss treatment that may be more effective and have a cleaner safety profile than finasteride. Users are hopeful but cautious, discussing current treatments like minoxidil, nizoral, and dermarolling, and the possibility of combining them with CB-03-01 for better results.

      community My Experience with Fin for Young Dudes Like Me

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old male shared his negative experience with finasteride, including side effects like vision issues, genital changes, pain, swollen lymph nodes, and mood alterations, which resolved after stopping the medication. He suggests alternative hair loss treatments like exercise, diet, possibly avoiding masturbation, topical anti-androgens, and dermarolling, emphasizing mental health over aesthetics.