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March 2016 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences”
Finasteride, used for treating hair loss, can cause mental, physical, and sexual side effects, some of which may persist even after stopping the drug, and it can also cause mild to moderate oral issues.
Creatine does not cause hair loss, despite many users reporting personal experiences of hair shedding. Scientific evidence shows no link between creatine and increased hair loss or hormone changes.
Hair loss treatments and celebrity hair maintenance, mentioning finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, biotin, ketoconazole, saw palmetto, dutasteride, and Nutrafol. The tone is satirical, speculating on celebrities' use of hairpieces and transplants.
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and topical 17 alpha estradiol, with some users joking about transitioning to female to avoid baldness. The overall tone is satirical, emphasizing self-acceptance and the lengths people might consider for hair restoration.
A user experienced a significant drop in testosterone levels after taking finasteride, leading to side effects like low libido and muscle mass loss. Despite its effectiveness for hair, the user decided to stop finasteride due to its impact on hormones, preferring to be bald.
Volunteers using finasteride and minoxidil are needed to test if intense calf raises increase hair shedding. The goal is to see if overexertion of leg muscles affects hair loss.