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      learn Dutasteride

      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

      learn Metformin

      diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties

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      Psychoactive Drugs and Skin

      research Psychoactive Drugs and Skin

      12 citations, June 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
      Pinnal Diseases in Dogs and Cats

      research Pinnal Diseases in Dogs and Cats

      6 citations, September 1994 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice”
      The document concludes that accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating various ear diseases in dogs and cats.
      Cutaneous Reactions to Drugs

      research Cutaneous Reactions to Drugs

      3 citations, July 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Skin reactions are a common reason for emergency visits due to drug allergies, with some severe cases needing intensive care.
      Drug Eruptions in Dermatology

      research Drug Eruptions in Dermatology

      11 citations, June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”
      Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.

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      community Bile Acid-Mediated DHT Dysregulation Hypothesis

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Elevated bile acids can inhibit the enzyme AKR1C2, leading to increased DHT levels, which may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to androgenetic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include topical minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Switching from finasteride to dutasteride.

      in Chat 1 year ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with advice given that titrating up to daily use is optimal and results may be seen after one year. Additionally, the user mentioned adding topical minoxidil 5% which has produced good results.

      community How does hair loss and recovery work?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 2 months ago
      Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.

      community Finasteride won’t make all your problems go away

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  323 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared that while finasteride improved their hair, it didn't solve all their insecurities, suggesting that self-acceptance is key. Others in the conversation expressed varying opinions, with some feeling that finasteride significantly boosted their confidence and quality of life, while others acknowledged it as a solution to hair loss but not a cure-all for other personal issues.