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In Memoriam: Patient Suicides
We’ve made a page to remember people who took their own lives after taking Propecia, Accutane and SSRIs. Propeciahelp.com has had some positive feedback from the parents of those included. Let us know if you have any feedback. In Memoriam:…
Acccutane Suicide: A Conversation with Derek Jones
The following is a conversation between Derek Jones and Pete @ Propeciahelp.com. Derek is a British documentary film-maker. We spoke in February of 2019. Derek’s son, Jesse, tragically took his own life in 2011. Jesse took two courses of Roaccutane…
Post-Drug Syndrome Survey Now Live
We are pleased to announce the launch of our comprehensive Post-Drug Syndrome Survey. propeciahelp.com is requesting the participation of patients suffering persistent health problems for at least three months following the use and cessation of a drug, substance, or drug/substance…
Research Announcement: Suicides of men suffering persistent health problems following use of Finasteride (Propecia)
We are supporting a new research project on the persistent side effects experienced by men who have used and discontinued finasteride (brand name Propecia or Proscar) and subsequently committed suicide. The research is led by Dr Michael Irwig, Associate Professor…
Accutane Erectile Dysfunction: The Plight of an Englishman
Late last year we saw yet more Accutane side-effect publicity. Erectile dysfunction is one of the conditions which has sadly hit patient Ed Henthorn. Ed is a 23 year-old from Oxfordshire, UK, and would-be environmental science student. Ed took Accutane for…
Memory disorders “significantly associated” with isotretinoin and antidepressant use
Memory disorders “significantly associated” with SSRI and isotretinoin use Memory disorders and related problems are a key concern of Propeciahelp.com members. French researchers, publishing in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, have found that both isotretinoin and antidepressants are significantly associated with memory disorders:…
Important Announcement: Two Community-Led Research Projects – Please Participate
We are today announcing two significant community-led scientific projects, both requiring the contributions of patients suffering Post-Finasteride Syndrome and the persistent conditions caused by use of isotretinoin (accutane), dutasteride (avodart) and saw palmetto (other 5 alpha reductase inhibiting substances) as…
Accutane: Journalist seeks interviewees for isotretinoin side effects research, UK issues drug safety update and Elle magazine covers devastating persistent effects
Accutane (isotretinoin) shares potent 5-alpha reductase inhibiting properties with finasteride and can cause a syndrome that can be apparently identical to Post Finasteride Syndrome. Reported persistent effects include libido loss, erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, panic attacks, penile shrinkage,…
Relaunch of propeciahelp.com
Welcome to both long term sufferers of PFS and new members. Propeciahelp has now undergone a substantial update. This change was necessary from a technical perspective, but also for a number of reasons relating to user experience, including the accommodation…
Ongoing research into PFS
PFS is a variable and potentially devastating condition, but its molecular mechanism(s) are currently unclear. The predispositions that cause a subset of men to develop PFS from as little as a single exposure to a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor remain unknown….
Latest Forum Topics
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A very confusing and depressing story.... PLEASE HELP
by @Baldie on August 21, 2019 at 8:00 am
@Baldie wrote: Hello, Sorry for the weird title. I had no idea what to write. My story begins 8 years ago when my girlfriend took me to a doctor to treat my hairfall. He gave me 10% minoxidal, a shampoo and a pill. I have no idea what those pills were […]
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Why methylation is key to recovery
by @MasterofPuppets on August 21, 2019 at 4:48 am
@MasterofPuppets wrote: Methyl donors such as B vitamins choline and betaine are what your liver uses to remove estrogen from your body even “estrogen blockers” will not remove estrogen from your body. (The only estrogen blockers that […]
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Activation of the Androgen Receptor by Butyrate
by @MOONCHILD on August 21, 2019 at 1:25 am
@MOONCHILD wrote: Ligand-independent Activation of the Androgen Receptor by the Differentiation Agent Butyrate in Human Prostate Cancer Cells Cancer Research – 15 Oct 00 Ligand-independent Activation of the Androgen Receptor by the […]
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Testicular microbiome
by @guitarman01 on August 21, 2019 at 12:26 am
@guitarman01 wrote: The study doesn’t really matter much to me atm. Its the fact that its there. this is the first study to outline that the testis holds tissue-associated commensal bacteria Testicular microbiome and dysbiosis These analyses show […]
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Epigenetics, Gene Expression, and the Astronaut
by @guitarman01 on August 20, 2019 at 3:59 pm
@guitarman01 wrote: @axolotl A pretty cool, simple article looking at some of this. I also realized you werent talking about gene changes at the dna level looking back at your post. This could almost be tucked under your methylation thread. Also notice […]
Latest Research
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Related Articles Post-finasteride syndrome. BMJ. 2019 Aug 09;366:l5047 Authors: Gray SL, Semla TP PMID: 31399423 [PubMed – in process]