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June 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a low-risk treatment for Androgenic Alopecia (AGA) that generally improves hair count or density, but more research is needed for optimization.
An 18-year-old experienced chest pain, headaches, and vomiting after taking oral minoxidil for hair loss. They reduced the dosage, felt better, but experienced sharp chest pain again after increasing it, and are advised to stop the medication and see a doctor.
Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
A hair loss regime consisting of finasteride, minoxidil and microneedling that was started 4 months ago with minimal side effects reported. The user also uses Nizoral once a week.
The post and conversation are about the user's high testosterone levels and their worsening hair loss despite trying various treatments. They are considering using low doses of anti-androgens to lower their testosterone levels as a potential solution.
Taking 5mg oral minoxidil at night instead of splitting 2.5mg doses, with the rationale that a single larger dose may provide a stronger activation for hair follicles and reduce peak-related side effects. Some users report sleep issues with nighttime dosing, while others find it beneficial; opinions on effectiveness and side effects vary.