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    1. Featured Community Post

      Research Backed Dutasteride Simulator (Serum/scalp DHT included for all doses)

      by Fuzzasteride

      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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    2. Dutasteride. What next?

      General A 31-year-old male switched from finasteride to oral dutasteride (0.5mg, 2x a week) and uses liquid minoxidil daily for hair loss. He experienced shedding and regrowth but is considering increasing dutasteride to 3x a week due to concerns about hair density and ongoing issues.
    3. Story time! The Great Unbalding (PP405)

      Research/Science PP405 is a promising new hair loss treatment that may reactivate dormant hair follicles without side effects. It could surpass traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride if successful in further trials.
    4. People who don’t microneedle, why?

      Microneedling Microneedling is often combined with minoxidil for hair growth, but concerns about scalp damage, pain, and effectiveness deter some users. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, and laser treatments are preferred by others.
    5. 4 years on fin and min (Before and After) Age 27 to 31

      Progress Pictures A user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil over four years, despite side effects like seborrheic dermatitis, urinary changes, and water retention. They were satisfied with the results and maintained a strong physique.
    6. Can finasteride 5mg be cut into one-fifth and taken to treat hair loss?

      Finasteride Finasteride 5mg tablets can be cut into one-fifth to treat hair loss. This method is considered due to cost concerns.
    7. 7m 20d progress, is this good?

      Is this regrowth? The user has experienced noticeable hair regrowth after 7 months and 20 days using finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamping, vitamin D, zinc, and ketoconazole shampoo. The user reports improved hairline and self-esteem with no side effects.
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    1. Assessment of Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Augmentation in Follicular Unit Extraction for Hair Density Improvement: A Prospective Study

      PRP significantly improves hair density and satisfaction in hair restoration. Image of study
    2. A Review On Minoxidil: A Potent Hair Growth Agent

      Minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth, especially in a 5% solution, but requires continuous use. Image of study
    3. Lupus Pneumonitis Masquerading as Community Acquired Pneumonia and Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Case Report

      Lupus pneumonitis can be misdiagnosed as pneumonia or tuberculosis, so consider lupus in similar cases for proper treatment. Image of study
    4. Telogen Effluvium and Metabolic Stress in Modern Weight Loss Interventions: A Narrative Clinical Review

      Hair loss from weight-loss treatments is usually temporary and reversible. Image of study
    5. Ionizable Coenzyme-Engineered Lipid/Fiber Microplexes Boost Ribosomal Translation to Improve mRNA Therapy for Degenerative Diseases

      New lipid/fiber microplexes improve mRNA therapy for degenerative diseases by enhancing cell function and treatment effectiveness. Image of study
    6. A Phosphoinositide-Mediated Switch of GET Pathway Receptor Dimerization in Arabidopsis

      Phospholipids help plant proteins move by regulating receptor interactions. Image of study
    7. Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Adjunct to Hair Transplantation: A Systematic Review

      PRP may improve hair transplant results, but more research is needed. Image of study
    8. Comparing Single Spin Versus Double Spin Techniques of Platelet Rich Plasma Preparation in Treating Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Prospective Study

      Both single and double spin PRP methods effectively treat male hair loss, but single spin is easier and cheaper. Image of study
    9. Natural Sweetener Stevioside-Based Dissolving Microneedles Solubilize Minoxidil for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia

      Stevioside-based microneedles improve minoxidil delivery and hair growth for treating hair loss. Image of study
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