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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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Confused as a 18M who has been experiencing thinning for around 3 years
General An 18-year-old male experiencing hair thinning for three years seeks advice on treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. He is frustrated with the situation and wants to take action without resorting to shaving his head. -
Is it possible to quit min and keep using fin without permanent damage?
Minoxidil An 18-year-old male is considering stopping minoxidil on the crown while continuing finasteride due to increased shedding and concerns about thinning. He seeks advice on safely switching to using minoxidil only on the hairline without risking permanent crown thinning. -
Crystals in Minoxidil bottle
General Minoxidil bottle developed crystals, possibly due to air exposure, but the trichologist advised not to worry. The user questions the advice, noting the lack of recommendations for finasteride or derma rolling. -
Can i have good results with a hair transplat + dutasteride + oral minoxidil?
Treatments A user is considering a hair transplant combined with dutasteride and oral minoxidil to improve results despite having a large bald area. They seek advice on whether this combination is worth trying. -
Is this a start? Any difference at all?
Is this regrowth? The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hair regrowth and has noticed some improvement after nine weeks. They report no significant side effects and plan to continue the treatment to see further results. -
Hairline starting to recede despite 7/8 years of fin/1 year of minox
Treatments The user's hairline is receding despite using finasteride for 7-8 years and minoxidil for 1 year, with inconsistent usage. They are considering other treatments like microneedling.
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A Review: Herbal Hair Growth Tonic
The review evaluates a herbal hair growth tonic made from medicinal plant extracts like Eclipta Alba, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, and others, highlighting their historical therapeutic benefits and safety compared to synthetic treatments such as minoxidil. The tonic was tested for various properties, including pH and microbial load, and showed promising results in animal models, with increased hair growth indicators like anagen/telogen ratio and follicular density. The tonic is presented as a stable, safe, and effective natural alternative to chemical products, with recommendations for future clinical studies and commercialization efforts.
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Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Shampoo from Flaxseeds Extract and Other Base Ingredients with Multipurpose Use
The herbal shampoo with flaxseeds and other herbs promotes hair growth and is safe for use.
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Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Gummies
Herbal hair gummies with ingredients like fenugreek and biotin may help hair growth and are safe and stable.
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The Effect of Local Skin Precooling on Alleviating Injection Site Pain in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia Receiving a Scalp Nerve Block
Cooling the skin before injections reduces pain for patients with hair loss.
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A Scoping Review of Exosome Delivery Applications in Hair Loss
Exosome therapy could help hair growth but needs more research for safety and effectiveness.
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Stem Cell Therapy for Hair Loss
Stem cell therapy can help regrow hair and increase hair density.
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Surgical Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in Clinical Practice
FUE hair transplant is the best surgical treatment for hair loss, offering natural and lasting results.
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Multidimensional Assessment of Adverse Events of Finasteride: A Real-World Pharmacovigilance Analysis Based on FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) from 2004 to April 2024
Finasteride can cause long-term side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
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Rapid In Situ Formation of a Double Cross-Linked Network Hydrogels for Wound Healing Promotion
The hydrogel dressing rapidly heals wounds and promotes blood clotting better than existing options.
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Temperature-Dependent Phase Transition Microemulsions for Enhanced Transdermal Delivery of Finasteride and Silodosin
Menthol-based microemulsions improve skin delivery of finasteride and silodosin.