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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 natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions
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research PA32 Severe lichen planus with co-localization of vitiligo: a rare and unusual case
A 13-year-old boy had both lichen planus and vitiligo, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
research DERMATOLOGICAL CONDITIONS IN TRANSGENDER PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Transgender individuals face unique skin issues, often due to hormone therapy, requiring specialized and stigma-free dermatologic care.
research Alopecia as a rare but distinct manifestation of pemphigus vulgaris
Hair loss is a rare but recognized symptom of pemphigus vulgaris, with patients usually regrowing hair after treatment.
research Dermatoscopy: Alternative uses in daily clinical practice
Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.
research Lichen planus
Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
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5 / 119 resultscommunity Hey guys I’m in desperate need for opinions from long term finasteride users
Whether taking finasteride and dutasteride can cause penile shrinkage, with long-term users providing their personal experiences.
community Publication concludes finasteride is a associated with a 60% risk of persistent sexual dysfunction.
Finasteride is not linked to a 60% risk of persistent sexual dysfunction; this figure applies only to those already experiencing sexual issues. Most users do not have side effects, and the study's methodology is criticized for selection bias.
community Can I take bicalutamide for hair loss as a man, but don’t want to transition?
A 23-year-old man with hair loss, despite using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841, is considering bicalutamide for regrowth but is concerned about feminization. Alternatives like topical estrogen, JXL069, and spironolactone are discussed, with suggestions to explore thyroid levels and other potential underlying conditions.
community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL
Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
community What are your unpopular opinions on hair loss and its treatments?
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants are more accessible and effective now. Concerns about side effects and skepticism about new treatments like hair cloning and GT20029 remain.