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research A New Look at the 5?-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
research Dihydrotestosterone and Finasteride Effects on Alcohol Cue‐Elicited Brain Activity in Males With Heavy Episodic Drinking
Finasteride may help reduce alcohol cravings and related brain activity.
research Early postnatal allopregnanolone levels alteration and adult behavioral disruption in rats: Implication for drug abuse
Changing allopregnanolone levels in baby rats affects their adult behavior and alcohol use.
research Factors Related to Hair Antiretroviral Concentration: A Systematic Review of Global Literature
Hair antiretroviral concentration is affected by hair type, segment position, housing, drug use, sexual behavior, kidney function, and genetics.
research Early post-natal neuroactive steroid manipulation modulates ondansetron effects on initial periods of alcohol consumption in rats
Early changes in brain chemicals affect how a drug reduces alcohol intake in rats.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.
community Efficacy and Tolerability of N-Acetyl-Cysteine for Treatment of The Early-onset Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) was found to improve hair parameters in men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, showing increased terminal hair count and decreased vellus hair count, with good tolerability. NAC, used alone or with minoxidil, may help due to its antioxidant properties, though its effectiveness can vary among individuals.
community Mystery hair loss and colour change
The user is experiencing severe hair loss and color change despite low testosterone levels and healthy lifestyle changes. They have tried ketoconazole shampoo and consulted a dermatologist, who found no scalp issues but suggested using Toppik for coverage.
community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
community Why isnt topical fin talked about more?
Topical finasteride is less popular due to inconvenience, cost, and availability, while oral finasteride is favored for ease and safety. Some users experience side effects with topical use, but find it effective with minoxidil, though opinions on its efficacy vary.