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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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research All That Glitters Is Not Gold – The Patient With 'Excellent' Weight Loss Following Bariatric Surgery
Even after successful weight loss surgery, a patient can have health issues like fatigue due to nutrient deficiencies and hormone imbalances.
research Bariatric Surgery-Induced Telogen Effluvium (Bar SITE): Case Report and Review of Hair Loss Following Weight Loss Surgery
Hair loss after weight loss surgery can improve over time.
research Skin Manifestations and Biophysical Changes Following Weight Reduction Induced by Bariatric Surgery: A 2-Year Prospective Study
Bariatric surgery improved many skin conditions in obese patients but caused hair loss in some and decreased facial oil and skin elasticity.
research Skin Manifestations and Biophysical Properties in Patients With Morbid Obesity and Changes After Weight Loss: A Two-Year Prospective Study
Weight loss surgery improved several skin conditions in obese patients but often caused hair loss.
research Self-Prescribed Nutrition Supplements for Hair Loss Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Bariatric Surgery: Extent of the Problem in a Cohort of Chinese Patients
Many Chinese patients lose hair after weight loss surgery, especially women, and taking iron and zinc on their own doesn't help.
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5 / 909 resultscommunity Treatment of Finasteride Induced Gynecomastia (Male breast tissue growth)
Finasteride can cause gynecomastia, which may be reversible by stopping the drug and using selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) like tamoxifen. Lifestyle changes such as weight loss and avoiding alcohol can also help, but surgery may be needed if the condition persists.
community I am putting my hair loss treatment on hold until my mental health is better.
OP is pausing hair loss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and side effects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
community Dut (2years) / RU58841 (5 months) / Oral Min (1 year)
User discusses hair loss treatment progress using Dutasteride for 2 years, RU58841 for 5 months, and oral Minoxidil for 1 year. Some users share side effects and experiences with these treatments.
community Guys that got their hair/hairline back are you happy?
The effects of hair loss on mental health, treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841 and microneedling red light therapy, and the realization that while treating hair loss can be beneficial, it does not solve all underlying insecurities.
community Reminder: Biotin supplementation is a scam.
Biotin supplements are considered ineffective for hair loss and are not supported by evidence. People in the conversation have mixed experiences, with some noting benefits for nails and skin but not hair, while others continue to use biotin as part of their vitamin regimen.