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a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp
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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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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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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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research Scarring Alopecias: Pathology and an Update on Digital Developments
New digital tools are improving the diagnosis and understanding of irreversible hair loss conditions.
research Synthesis and structure–activity investigation of iodinated arylhydantoins and arylthiohydantoins for development as androgen receptor radioligands
Scientists created iodinated arylhydantoins and arylthiohydantoins that could potentially be used for imaging prostate cancer. Some versions with specific side-chains showed high potential for this use.
research Management of Breast Pain
The document concludes that breast pain should be managed with personalized treatment, starting with non-drug methods and progressing to medication if necessary, while considering side effects and patient needs.
research Bubble-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Next-Generation Diagnosis to Therapy
Bubble-based systems show promise for precise, targeted drug delivery and diagnosis, especially in cancer treatment.
research Clinical Case Notes. Lipoid proteinosis: a rare disorder with pathognomonic lid lesions
A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Have I progressed or is it just my imagination?
The conversation is about someone noticing hair regrowth after using a scalp massager and considering a hair transplant. People suggest using finasteride or dutasteride, but there's debate on their effectiveness and side effects. Some see progress, while others are skeptical without consistent photo evidence.
community How many mgs of zinc should I take while taking fin? I want to potentially offset side effects but not ruin the effectiveness of fin. I take .5 mg fin daily
A user asks about the appropriate zinc dosage to offset side effects while taking 0.5 mg of finasteride daily. Responses suggest zinc has a minor effect on hormones compared to finasteride.
community Never imagine i will be seeing this much hair in 2025(2.5 months)
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments but faced side effects like reduced libido and erectile issues. They are considering switching to Adgain Plus to improve hair health without affecting sexual health.
community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects
The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.
community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.