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much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp
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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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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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research New Criteria for the Clinical Diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and the Risk of Overdiagnosis
Using only hyperandrogenism to diagnose PCOS can lead to overdiagnosis.
research Direct-to-Consumer Teledermatology Growth: A Review and Outlook for the Future
Direct-to-consumer teledermatology is growing fast but raises concerns about quality of care and doctor-patient relationships.
research Online Traffic Analysis of Direct-to-Consumer Websites for Hair Loss Treatment and Characterization of Finasteride Patients on a Platform in Germany: A Potential Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
More people are using online platforms for hair loss treatment due to convenience and privacy.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Screening for prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer screening doesn't significantly reduce death rates and has risks like overdiagnosis and side effects.
research Relationship between working hours and probability to take alopecia medicine among Korean male workers: a 4-year follow-up study
Long working hours increase the risk of hair loss in Korean male workers.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity May have been mis-diagnosed for 10 years, self-investigation into AGA + AA Incognita (Defused Shedding)
A 27-year-old male with AGA and diffused thinning has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, Vitamin D, B12, Iron, and Ketoconazole shampoo. Despite a hair transplant and improved blood levels, he continues to experience hair loss and suspects a possible misdiagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita.
community Frènch Phàrmàcie gave me 10,000x the d0sage
A pharmacy error resulted in a finasteride solution being 100 times stronger than prescribed, not 10,000 times as initially feared. OP is advised to contact the pharmacy to clarify the preparation before traveling.
community Doctor prescribed dut, not sure if they were correct
The user is concerned about using dutasteride for potential hair loss, fearing it might accelerate balding if not effective. They are unsure about the doctor's diagnosis and are considering starting with finasteride instead.
community 25M: Dutasteride Prescribed at Clinic for Early Balding, Is It Overkill?
A 25-year-old man was prescribed dutasteride for early genetic balding, but he is concerned about its cost and potential side effects compared to the more common and cheaper finasteride. He is unsure if starting with dutasteride is necessary or if he was scammed, and seeks advice on whether to switch to finasteride.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.