Search
forLearn
5 / 801 resultslearn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
learn Adenosine
nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties
learn Alfatradiol
a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
Research
5 / 1000+ resultsresearch An Unusual Case of Elevated Testosterone: When Testosterone by Dialysis Saves the Day
Equilibrium dialysis can accurately measure testosterone levels when lab results are inconsistent.
research Diagnosis of hyperandrogenism: Biochemical criteria
The document concludes that accurate measurement of serum androgens is crucial for diagnosing hyperandrogenism.
research Effect of equilibrium pH on the structure and properties of bleach‐damaged human hair fibers
Hair's structure and properties change with pH; acidic pH maintains strength and less swelling, while alkaline pH increases water content and swelling.
research Finasteride: A slow-binding 5.alpha.-reductase inhibitor
Finasteride slowly binds to 5-alpha-reductase, affecting enzyme stability and inhibitor potency.
research Living with the wolf
The author found peace and acceptance living with lupus through support, understanding, and treatment.
Community Join
5 / 1000+ resultscommunity What are your thoughts on pre-finasteride blood work?
The user is considering resuming finasteride after a 6-month break and is debating the necessity of extensive blood work, including hormone and health markers, to establish a baseline. They are unsure if the tests are necessary since they experienced no side effects previously.
community I am going to reduce finasteride to half the dose (0.5 mg) and I have several questions
A 34-year-old man plans to reduce his finasteride dose from 1 mg to 0.5 mg due to negative side effects like hormonal imbalances and seeks advice on managing these effects and potential alternatives. Suggestions include considering dutasteride as an alternative and noting that a new equilibrium with a reduced dose may take about two weeks.
community You will lose hair if your prostaglandins aren't in balance
Prostaglandin balance affects hair loss, particularly in conditions like Lichen Planopilaris, where an imbalance can lead to hair follicle damage. Treatments mentioned include prostaglandin analogs and Pioglitazone HCL, with a focus on maintaining prostaglandin equilibrium for potential hair regrowth.
community Napkin math: are we using 100x more topical finasteride than necessary?
Topical finasteride concentrations are likely much higher than necessary for effective follicular DHT suppression, with current standards being 100-1000 times above the theoretical minimum. Lower concentrations (0.001-0.0025%) might still work locally while minimizing systemic exposure.
community Dutasteride 8 months in, 2x per week
The user has been using dutasteride twice a week for 8 months and oral minoxidil for 3 months but is experiencing increased hair thinning. Many recommend taking dutasteride daily for improved results.