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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn RU58841
a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
learn Low Level Laser Therapy
laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
learn Fluridil
a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Off-Label Uses of Abrocitinib: Review of Emerging Therapeutic Applications beyond Atopic Dermatitis
Abrocitinib shows promise for treating various skin conditions beyond atopic dermatitis.
research Beyond Minoxidil: Evidence-Based Off-Label Therapies for Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Some off-label treatments may be effective for male pattern baldness.
research Social Interest Data as a Proxy for Off-Label Performance-Enhancing Drug Use: Implications and Clinical Considerations
Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.
research A scientometric study on research trends and characteristics of discoid lupus erythematosus
Effective treatments for discoid lupus erythematosus are needed, as current options are unsatisfactory and off-label.
research Off-Label Treatment of Alopecia Areata—Retrospective Study
Off-label treatments are heavily used for alopecia areata due to limited approved options.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Horrible news, Stemson Therapeutics has shut down
Stemson Therapeutics has shut down, disappointing those seeking a hair loss cure. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed, with some users experiencing side effects and exploring alternatives like PP405.
community 2024 guide for male pattern baldness: 10 take home messages from Dr. Moreno-Arrones
Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. Non-effective approaches include oils, shampoos, serums, laser therapies, massages, vitamins, and microneedling.
community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.
community How far are we from a treatment better than finasteride?
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss as it blocks more of the enzyme causing hair loss. New treatments like stem cell therapies and alternatives to minoxidil are being explored, but major advancements are still years away.
community Post Finasteride Syndrome, A dangerous lie.
A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.