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supplement to help with hair texture and quality
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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commercial product with a blend of mostly natural ingredients for hair regrowth
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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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research Pharmacology of Different Progestogens: The Special Case of Drospirenone
Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.
research Moderate Water Stress in Rice Induces Rhizosheath Formation Associated with Abscisic Acid and Auxin Responses
Moderate water stress helps rice form rhizosheaths by affecting hormone responses, which may aid in breeding drought-resistant rice.
research Pericardial Disorders During Open-Label Study of 1,869 Severely Hypertensive Patients Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil doesn't increase pericardial disorder risk, but may cause fluid accumulation.
research Crystallin Fusion Proteins Improve the Thermal Properties of Hair
Fusion proteins can protect hair from heat damage.
research Characterization and Management of Adverse Events of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Treatment for Alopecia: A Narrative Review
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats alopecia but can cause side effects like excess hair growth and fluid retention.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity One last shot: DIM + Zinc from today + Topical Fin MWF
The user resumed using topical finasteride after a two-week break and will update on side effects like water retention and gynecomastia in a month. They are also starting DIM and zinc.
community Does DHT give you a leaner face?
Finasteride and dutasteride may increase estrogen levels, leading to water retention and a fuller face. Users discuss managing these effects with lifestyle changes and supplements like zinc and DIM.
community 3 year fin/min progress (age 27-age 30)
A user shared their 3-year progress using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, reporting significant hair regrowth and some side effects like bloating, seborrheic dermatitis, and water retention. The user is happy with the results, noting improvements in both the crown and hairline.
community Did quitting caffeine turn me into a minoxidil responder?
A user shared that after quitting caffeine and restarting oral minoxidil, they experienced significant hair regrowth, suggesting that caffeine might interfere with minoxidil's effectiveness by blocking adenosine receptors. They also mentioned side effects like water retention and dizziness, which subsided after a few weeks, and are not using any DHT blockers.
community Minoxidil + Gym + Cutting. Is it bad?
A user is concerned about weight loss stagnation while using minoxidil and finasteride during a calorie-cutting diet. Responses suggest water retention or a weight loss plateau as possible causes.