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Using 5 alpha reductase inhibitors may increase dementia risk in the first two years.
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Trichotillomania in dementia may be better treated with dopamine blockers like quetiapine than with SSRIs.
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A woman's unique dementia was misdiagnosed, a genetic mutation increases Parkinson's risk with age, and finasteride may help with Tourette syndrome.
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Finasteride may help reduce inappropriate sexual behaviors in dementia patients with prostate issues.
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Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors don't significantly increase dementia risk.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Massive study on finasteride side effects released
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.
community Zyrtec (Cetirizine) antihistamine for hair growth compared to Minoxidil NIH study
The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hair growth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hair growth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.
community If it gets bad enough WE (yes WE) will ALL be getting this
The conversation discusses hair loss and hairstyles for balding men, with some users suggesting treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dutasteride. The focus is on embracing unique hairstyles instead of shaving, with mixed opinions on their appeal.
community "We're about 5 years away from scientific technology being able to give you a full head of hair" - Bruce Willis, 1999 (at 2m20s)
Bruce Willis's past comments on hair restoration and the progress of hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and transplants. Users discuss the challenges of hair loss, the limited number of bald celebrities who are seen as role models, and the ongoing hope for future treatments.
community Wouldn’t it be funny if there already was a drug that existed which reactivated sleeping follicles? It would be our own version of Ozempic
PP405 shows promise for reactivating hair follicles, with potential maintenance using 5AR inhibitors. Current treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are effective but have limitations, and there is hope for more effective solutions in the future.