Anyone used Topical Calcipotriol (cream) or VPA ( Valproic Acid)
Chat 1/7/2021
topical Calcipotriol Valproic Acid VDR receptor Wnt/beta-catenin pathway Minoxidil Finasteride RU58841 calcipotriol VPA Rogaine Propecia
The conversation discusses using topical Calcipotriol and Valproic Acid for hair loss, focusing on their mechanisms involving the VDR receptor and Wnt/beta-catenin pathway. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
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