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asxnduyesterday at 7:36 PM3 repliesview on HN

Already exists (finasteride), only problem is that it castrates you chemicallym


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gradus_adyesterday at 7:56 PM

For everyone struggling with hair loss but concerned about side effects of Fin. Look into topical fin. It produces higher concentrations of the medication in the scalp and lower systemic concentration. Not perfect, but better.

skepticATXyesterday at 7:57 PM

About 2% of finasteride users experience these side effects, and they are reversible after discontinuation.

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pstuartyesterday at 7:52 PM

Yep. Not everybody but enough to warrant vigilant monitoring and titration.