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Some drugs can cause hair loss and skin issues.
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Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
research Dermatologic Problems of Older Women
Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
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Modern science supports the use of some Ayurvedic plants for health, as ancient practices suggested.
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Phytosomes improve the body's absorption of plant extracts for better health benefits.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dutasteride and elevated (LDL) cholesterol
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss and noticed elevated cholesterol levels, questioning if dutasteride caused this change. They also take Vitamin D, biotin, magnesium, ginkgo biloba, omega-3, and NAC, and are concerned about the impact of these supplements and their health on cholesterol levels.
community Dutasteride broked my liver (maybe)
A user shared their experience with high cholesterol, glucose, and potential metabolic syndrome after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They plan to improve their health with diet and exercise before considering medication.
community Are we underestimating systemic absorption with homemade/generic Topical Fin? (HPCH vs. PG/Ethanol formulations)
Topical finasteride may have higher systemic absorption and lower efficacy when using a Propylene Glycol/Ethanol formulation compared to the hydroxypropyl chitosan (HPCH) formulation. The safety profile of topical finasteride relies heavily on the HPCH formulation, and using standard solutions might lead to different pharmacokinetics.
community Why don't do it yourself topical solutions not talk about ethosomes as delivery mechanism?
Ethosomes are suggested as an effective delivery method for topical finasteride solutions, requiring the addition of a phospholipid like soya lecithins. The user questions why do-it-yourself solutions don't commonly use ethosomes despite their potential benefits.
community Topical Finasteride with Chitosan: an overlooked solution?
Topical finasteride with hydroxypropyl chitosan shows significantly less serum absorption and minimal DHT reduction compared to oral finasteride. Users need the specific chitosan formulation to avoid side effects seen with regular ethanol+PG solutions.