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Research Backed Dutasteride Simulator (Serum/scalp DHT included for all doses)
A Dutasteride Simulator predicts serum dutasteride, serum DHT, and scalp DHT levels using models from research papers. It simulates various dosing schedules to determine steady-state effects and visualizes outcomes, including hair growth-related scalp DHT suppression.
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Money Savings: Foam applicator for regular liquid to save $?
Minoxidil The conversation discusses converting liquid minoxidil into a foam version to save money. The user is exploring if a foam sprayer can achieve this or if additional ingredients are needed. -
“Is France going to veto the EU and ban finasteride and dutasteride?”
Finasteride/Dutasteride Concerns about France potentially banning finasteride and dutasteride due to supposed side effects, though no solid evidence supports this action. Users believe a ban is unlikely and discuss ways to obtain the treatments if it occurs. -
The ANSM is trying to ban Finasteride
Research/Science France is considering reviewing finasteride and dutasteride due to concerns about their safety, but a ban in the EU is unlikely due to regulatory hurdles. Many users express frustration over the potential ban, emphasizing the effectiveness of finasteride for hair loss and criticizing the influence of anecdotal evidence on public health policy. -
~3 months Fin + ~2,5h months Min + derma stamp + RLT
Progress Pictures A user shared their hair regrowth progress using a regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, derma stamping, red light therapy, and supplements like biotin and vitamin D. They also use keto shampoo and Alpecin C1 shampoo, exercise regularly, and follow a keto diet. -
Should I start treatment or am I cooked?
General The user is concerned about hair loss and wonders if it could be due to product use or stress, despite having family members with full hair. They are considering starting treatment with Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841. -
Fluridil degrades the androgen receptor.
Research/Science Fluridil degrades androgen receptors, which are prevalent in the scalp and other tissues. People with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) may have higher expression of these receptors and 5AR activity in affected scalp areas.
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Jak inhibitors in the treatment of alopecia areata - a literature review
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are a promising treatment for alopecia areata, targeting the JAK/STAT pathway linked to hair loss. Oral JAK inhibitors show the most potential, but challenges include relapse risk, side effects, and limited effectiveness of topical forms. Ongoing research aims to develop more selective JAK inhibitors and strategies to maintain treatment benefits while addressing high costs.
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Androgenetic Alopecia: A Literature Review
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia are more effective, but more research is needed for safe, standardized treatments.
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Fractional Lasers in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Literature Review
Fractional lasers, combined with topical therapy, are a promising and safe treatment for hair loss.
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Hair Transplantation Issues in Androgenetic Alopecia
The HFE hair transplant method is effective, safe, and provides natural-looking results with quick recovery for men with hair loss.
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Focused Review on Metal Nanoparticles in Hair Regeneration and Alopecia: Insights into Mechanisms, Assessment Techniques, Toxicity, Regulatory and Intellectual Property Perspectives
Metal nanoparticles show promise for treating hair loss but need more research to ensure safety.
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Advantages of Incomplete Digestion in Human Hair Shaft Proteomics: A Focus on Cuticular Keratins
The new method improves protein extraction and analysis in hair, aiding biomedical and forensic work.
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Exploring Management of Acrodermatitis
Early recognition and zinc treatment can effectively improve acrodermatitis symptoms.
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Hair Growth Stimulation in Testosterone-Induced Alopecic Mice: A Comparative Study Between Topical Clove Oil 10% and Topical Minoxidil 5%
Clove oil may help hair growth like minoxidil, but more human tests are needed.
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Remarkable Findings in Male Pattern Baldness: Sugar Molecule 2dDR Offers Hope for Hair Regrowth
2dDR may help regrow hair in male pattern baldness.
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The Effects of Finasteride on Apoptosis, Antioxidants, and Cytokines in Experimental Diabetic Rats
Finasteride may protect diabetic rats from oxidative stress and inflammation.