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research Complications of Rhytidectomy
Face-lifts can lead to complications like bleeding, nerve injury, skin death, hair loss, and rare infections, with careful surgery reducing risks.
research Alopecia Induced by Autologous Fat Injection into the Temporal Area: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Fat injections in the face can cause hair loss.
research Alopecia Secondary to Hyaluronic Acid Embolization: Trichoscopic Findings
Hyaluronic acid injections can cause hair loss due to blocked blood vessels.
research Fillers Impacting Follicles: The Emerging Complication of Filler-Induced Alopecia
Filler injections can cause temporary hair loss, but hyaluronidase can help restore hair within a few months.
research Nonscarring Alopecia After Temporal Lifting Technique With Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers for temporal lifting can cause hair loss without scarring.
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5 / 62 resultscommunity Finasteride update/information on Penis/Penile Tissue
Finasteride can reduce DHT in the genitalia, potentially causing side effects like reduced erections and penile fibrosis. Using PDE5 inhibitors like Tadalafil or Sildenafil may help maintain penile health and prevent fibrosis.
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.
community Massive study on finasteride side effects released
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.
community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide
Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.
community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.