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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Gene expression of type 2 17β hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in scalp hairs of hirsute women
Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
research Expression of steroidogenic enzymes in human sebaceous glands
Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.
research Androgenetische Alopezie beim Mann . Male androgenetic alopecia
Male androgenetic alopecia involves hair follicle miniaturization due to DHT, with potential treatments using inhibitors and blockers.
research Hormonal Treatment for Skin Androgen-Related Disorders
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
research Hormone therapy in acne
Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
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5 / 993 resultscommunity Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
community 22 years since the last major development
The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments since the introduction of finasteride 22 years ago, with many expressing frustration over the failure of new projects and skepticism about future developments. Some users mention hair transplants and other potential alternatives like Alfatradiol and Fluridil, but acknowledge finasteride's dominance in the market due to its effectiveness and affordability.
community I've been afraid to start Finasteride treatment for 5 years, on it for 2 weeks, regret that hadn't started it earlier and here's my story
A 28-year-old male, losing hair since his teens, started taking 0.31 mg finasteride daily for two weeks with no side effects and regrets not starting earlier. He tried various treatments like minoxidil, scalp massages, and vitamins but found finasteride most effective.
community 17 and Balding- Need treatment help and input
A 17-year-old in the UK seeks advice on mitigating hair loss until finasteride becomes an option at 19. Recommendations include using Minoxidil and considering other treatments like specific shampoos and dietary changes.
community 5ar Type I in the frontal hair follicles - Dutasteride
The conversation discusses that dutasteride may be more effective than finasteride for frontal hair loss due to higher 5ar Type 1 enzyme activity in that area. Some users question the validity of this information, while others confirm it with additional sources.