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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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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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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Atypical Post-Finasteride Syndrome: A Pharmacological Riddle
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause severe, lasting side effects.
research Spontaneous Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction Reports: An Analysis of a 10-Year Dataset in Singapore
In Singapore, most skin reactions to drugs were in females and Chinese, often caused by painkillers, antibiotics, and some other drugs, with serious cases linked to genetics.
research Could Topical Minoxidil Cause Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy?
Topical minoxidil might potentially cause vision problems, but more research is needed.
research Finasteride and Suicide: A Postmarketing Case Series
Finasteride may increase suicide risk; more research needed.
research Curling of Hair in Two Female Patients Taking Alitretinoin
Alitretinoin may cause irreversible hair curling as a side effect.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity who else just can't seem to take finasteride?
The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including anxiety and libido issues, and is currently using topical minoxidil and microneedling. They are considering trying dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.
community Who here is on Koshine 826 (Pyrilutamide) and does it cause shedding?
Koshine 826 (Pyrilutamide) is being used by several users to address hair loss, with mixed results on shedding and side effects. Some users report reduced shedding and no side effects, while others experience increased shedding and potential issues with libido and erectile dysfunction.
community Who else agrees with this fuck DHT
This conversation humorously criticizes DHT for causing hair loss. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and dutasteride.
community Who here has maintained with finasteride for decades?
People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.
community Who's tried these topical solutions?
Topical melatonin, caffeine, and adenosine have shown impressive results in increasing hair density by 55% in 8 weeks, according to a Medium article.