Anyone used Topical Calcipotriol (cream) or VPA ( Valproic Acid) Chat 1/7/2021
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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