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research Impact of a Health Alert and Its Implementation on Flutamide Prescriptions for Women: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis

2 citations, June 2020 in “BMC Health Services Research”

Health warnings and public health actions led to a significant drop in flutamide prescriptions for women, but off-label use still continues.

research Heed Early Signs

February 2003 in “Dermatology Times”

Pay attention to early warnings.

research Synthetic Hair Implantations Continue; Serious Complications Result

8 citations, June 1979 in “JAMA”

Synthetic hair implants can cause severe infections and are risky.

research Synthetic Hair Implantations Continue; Serious Complications Result

2 citations, June 1979 in “JAMA”

Synthetic hair implants are dangerous and can cause severe infections.

research Response to: Rethinking Biotin Therapy for Hair, Nail, and Skin Disorders

4 citations, August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The authors agree that biotin may help certain hair disorders but lacks evidence for use in healthy people and call for more research.

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community My Hair Loss Journey and Warnings About Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 2 years ago

User experienced hair loss and tried Minoxidil, laser helmet, and Finasteride. Finasteride caused depression and sexual side effects, but user had a successful hair transplant.

community My Near-Nuclear Stack is Saving me; Hyperresponder?

in Progress Pictures 1 month ago

An 18-year-old is using a high-dose hair loss treatment regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and plans to add RU58841 and bimatoprost, despite warnings from others about the risks. The user is determined to reverse hair loss but acknowledges the potential dangers and does not recommend others follow their approach.

community How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 308 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.

community A bit over 3 months in, I am very thankful I found r/tressless, my self confidence is restored.

in Progress Pictures 270 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's success with treating their hair loss using daily finasteride and minoxidil, and his experience of restored confidence. Replies to the post include discussion about the optimal dose for minoxidil, as well as warnings regarding the high dose taken by the original poster.

community Just started my journey, wish me luck

in Product 96 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's journey to treat hair loss with a combination of oral medication, topical treatments, microneedling and different shampoos and supplements. It includes warnings about an OGX biotin shampoo potentially causing further hair loss.

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