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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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Last Attempt at Fighting The Curse
General The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and clobetasol, along with needling, to combat hair loss. They are considering stopping treatment if no improvement is seen. -
Consider 0.5mg after taking 1mg for 1 week
Finasteride A user started taking 1mg of finasteride daily but experienced anxiety and brain fog, considering reducing the dose to 0.5mg to adjust. They seek advice on whether this change could help manage side effects and hair shedding. -
Things I have noticed (good and bad) while taking topical Min+Fin
Progress Pictures The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a topical treatment of Minoxidil and Finasteride, despite some brain fog as a side effect. They recommend starting treatment early and suggest topical options to minimize side effects compared to oral treatments. -
met my dermatoligist today and here is how it went
Treatment A dermatologist advised against using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, suggesting acceptance instead, but the individual is considering seeking finasteride from a family doctor. The conversation includes suggestions to try online services or pharmacies for obtaining treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. -
(17M) Hair loss and Cystic Acnes / Dutasteride
Finasteride A 17-year-old is using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss, experiencing hair shedding and cystic acne. They are considering Dutasteride for acne but are concerned about potential side effects on genital development. -
First time rapid shedding M(30) in last 6-7 months. What to do?
General A 30-year-old male experienced rapid hair shedding over 6-7 months due to stress, depression, and nicotine/alcohol use, but has since stopped these habits. He seeks advice on remedies, medications, or diet changes to address hair loss.
Rejuvenating senescent hair follicles: a novel conjugated linoleic acid based nanovesicle approach to treat androgenic alopecia
This study addresses the limitations of current androgenetic alopecia (AGA) treatments by introducing a novel approach using conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)-loaded nanovesicles (Arg-CLAVs) to rejuvenate senescent hair follicles (HFs). The research highlights the role of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in HF miniaturization and identifies CLA's anti-aging potential. Arg-CLAVs counteract DHT-induced HF aging by reducing oxidative stress, modulating the MAPK-ERK signaling pathway, and enhancing the HF environment through angiogenesis and dermal papilla cell proliferation. The study further incorporates minoxidil (MNX) into the nanovesicles (MNX@Arg-CLAVs), demonstrating improved hair growth and reduced skin irritation in AGA mice compared to commercial MNX tincture. This innovative nanoplatform offers synergistic effects with existing treatments, presenting a promising advancement in AGA therapy.
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Dietary and Clinical Assessment of Magnesium Status Among Women of Urban Bangalore
Many women in urban Bangalore have low magnesium intake, leading to symptoms like hair loss and joint pain.
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Dietary and Clinical Assessment of Magnesium Status Among Women of Urban Bangalore
Many women in urban Bangalore have low magnesium intake, leading to symptoms like hair loss and joint pain.
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Drug Repurposing: Accelerating New Therapeutic Discoveries From Old Molecules (1990–2025)
Drug repurposing finds new uses for old drugs quickly and cheaply.
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What Is Hair Booster by Dantura Botanics and How It Works? A Natural Science Analysis of Follicular Micronutrient Support in Natural Immunotherapy
Hair Booster helps regrow hair by providing essential nutrients to fix internal imbalances.
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Mapping Cell Dynamics in Human Ex Vivo Hair Follicles Suggests Pulling Mechanism of Hair Growth
Hair growth may involve a pulling force from the outer root sheath.
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What Is Hair Booster by Dantura Botanics and How It Works? A Natural Science Analysis of Follicular Micronutrient Support in Natural Immunotherapy
Hair Booster helps regrow hair by providing essential nutrients and correcting internal imbalances.
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Drug Repurposing: Accelerating New Therapeutic Discoveries from Old Molecules (1990–2025)
Repurposing existing drugs can quickly and cheaply find new treatments.
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Exosome-Based Therapies: Protocol Development for Androgenetic Alopecia
Exosome therapy shows promise for treating hair loss, but needs standardized protocols and further trials.
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A Novel Approach to Pattern Dermal Papilla Spheroids in Dermal-Epidermal Composites Using Non-Adherent Microwell Arrays
The new method may improve skin grafts and hair growth.