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5 / 801 resultslearn Low Level Laser Therapy
laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
learn Procyanidin
bioflavonoid found in plants with antioxidant and hair stimulating properties
learn Spironolactone
powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
learn Dexpanthenol
precursor of vitamin B5 with hair stimulating effects
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research Prevalence of telogen effluvium hair loss in COVID-19 patients and its relationship with disease severity
COVID-19 patients may experience hair loss, but it's not linked to their age or sex.
research Evaluation of the Relationship between Favipiravir Use Status and Telogen Effluvium in Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19
Using Favipiravir, a COVID-19 treatment drug, likely doesn't cause hair loss.
research COVID-19 and androgenic status: testosterone or dihydrotestosterone have a pivotal role?
Higher dihydrotestosterone may be linked to more inflammation in COVID-19 patients with low testosterone.
research P042 A rare case of constrictive pericarditis with co-existing positive COVID-19: probable autoimmune or immunoglobulin related disease
An 80-year-old man with COVID-19 also had constrictive pericarditis, possibly due to an autoimmune or immunoglobulin related disease, and improved after surgery.
research Factors Associated with Acute Telogen Effluvium and COVID-19 Infection
Many COVID-19 patients, especially women, experienced hair loss, often linked to diabetes and lack of dietary supplements.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity What was your “f*ck I’m balding” story?
User noticed thinning hair at 18-19, started finasteride at 22 and minoxidil at 24, with positive results. Others shared hair loss experiences and treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants.
community Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected.
Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.
community There’s hope – here’s my before and after over 7 years of treatment
A user who has seen positive results after 7 years of treating their hair loss with Rogaine, Nizoral Shampoo, and finasteride. Other users have also shared advice about micro-needling in combination with minoxidil.
community Are there a lot of young folks here on fin?
Young people who have used finasteride and minoxidil to treat hair loss, with generally positive results reported by those taking the treatments.
community Finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of finasteride (Fin) for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease risk, with users sharing personal experiences and opinions on the medication's effects on health and hair loss. Some users report positive changes in cholesterol levels after taking finasteride, while others are skeptical or joke about its effects.