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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch From Oral Levothyroxine Resistance To Intravenous Levothyroxine Hypersensitivity: A Challenging Primary Hypothyroidism Case
A woman with hypothyroidism developed an allergy to IV levothyroxine after being resistant to oral forms.
research An Excellent Response to Tofacitinib in a Brazilian Adolescent Patient with Alopecia Areata: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
A Brazilian teenager with severe hair loss had total hair regrowth with no side effects after using tofacitinib.
research Antagonism of NMDA Receptors as a Potential Treatment for Down Syndrome: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.
research Subcutaneous Chest Abscess Caused by Candida Albicans Infection Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report
A healthy woman got a chest abscess from a fungal infection after gallbladder surgery, which was treated but caused temporary hair loss due to the antifungal medication.
research Panhypopituitarism Induced by CTLA-4 and PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy for cancer caused a patient to develop a condition affecting hormone production, requiring ongoing hormone replacement therapy.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Are these safe levels to start taking Finasteride (M, 25)?
The conversation discusses concerns about starting finasteride with low testosterone levels, with one person suggesting finasteride might increase testosterone and decrease DHT, and another advising to pay attention to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels.
community I think waiting it out and adding oral minox did the trick!
A 23-year-old male experienced hair regrowth by adding oral minoxidil to his regimen, which already included dutasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and levothyroxine. He also uses microneedling, biotin vitamins, and exercises regularly, reporting no side effects from oral minoxidil so far.
community My 7 month oral minoxidil progress (1mg/day)
The conclusion of the conversation is that oral minoxidil has been effective in saving and restoring hair, but it may have diminishing returns as you age. It is suggested to consider using finasteride in addition to minoxidil for better results.
community Hairloss has destroyed my Life completely
A young person is distressed about rapid hair loss despite using finasteride and recently starting oral minoxidil. Many suggest continuing treatment, considering dutasteride, and seeking therapy for mental health support.
community Topical T3 study - 1000% Growth. Anyone tried it?
The conversation discusses using T3 (triiodothyronine) as a topical treatment for hair growth, with some users noting it showed promising results in studies but lacked follow-up. Users express interest in trying T3 due to its potential effectiveness compared to Minoxidil.