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      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 7 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community I Get Side-Effects from Anti-Androgens

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      Someone looking for solutions to their hair loss, who has tried and failed to tolerate anti-androgen treatments such as finasteride, CB-03-01, RU58841, and Eucapil. The user is seeking advice and understanding of their extreme sensitivity to these treatments.

      community Fin, Dut, Min and microneedling after 1 year! (26yo)

      in Satire  2241 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. The user shares progress and thanks the pharmaceutical industry, with comments on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.

      community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

      in Research/Science  614 upvotes 3 days ago
      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 Does finasteride decrease free testosterone?

      in Research/Science  186 upvotes 3 months ago
      Finasteride may decrease free testosterone by increasing SHBG, potentially causing side effects like reduced libido and hormonal changes. Some find it effective for hair loss, while others experience negative effects.