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learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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research Awareness of Sudanese Married Women About the Use of Hormonal Contraceptives
Most Sudanese married women in the study used contraceptives and knew about them, but many didn't know about emergency contraceptives or extra benefits beyond family planning.
research Thyroid Disorders: An Overview of Causes and Treatment
More public health efforts are needed to raise awareness and improve management of thyroid disorders.
research Physiopathology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Inflammation
PCOS involves hormonal imbalance, cysts, and ovulation issues, affecting health and increasing disease risks.
research Clinical and Histological Challenge in the Differential Diagnosis of Diffuse Alopecia: Female Androgenetic Alopecia, Telogen Effluvium and Alopecia Areata – Part I
Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
research Metabolic Syndrome – A New Definition and Management Guidelines: A Joint Position Paper by Various Polish Medical Societies
The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why the Brain Resists Updating Your Appearance: The Neuroscience Behind “It Happened Overnight”
The brain resists updating its perception of gradual appearance changes, like hair loss, due to its preference for stability and reliance on an internal model. This delay in perception can make changes feel sudden once the brain finally updates its model.
community Scientific Review: Caffeine shampoo does NOT stop hair loss. False claims and "fake" research. 19 References included.
Alpecin Caffeine shampoo is ineffective for stopping hair loss, with unreliable supporting research. Finasteride is effective in reducing hair loss by lowering DHT levels.
community Dear Dut users,have you noticed any metabolic changes with use of the drug?
Dutasteride users have mixed results in hair loss treatment, with some experiencing improvements and others worsening. Some report metabolic changes like weight gain or diabetes, while others have no significant side effects.
community now exactly 2 years since starting 1mg oral fin
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily and recently added minoxidil 5% to address remaining gaps. They reported no significant side effects, attributing any perceived changes to weight fluctuations rather than the medication.
community Hair loss after COVID or vaccination isn’t “made up” but it’s also not what TikTok makes it sound like
COVID and COVID vaccination can trigger hair loss, primarily telogen effluvium, due to stress and immune system activation. Proper diagnosis and addressing factors like nutrition and stress are crucial for recovery.