Why hasn’t anybody or any company done experiments on whether minoxidil and finasteride have effects on human collagen and elastin after a year of use compared to placebo? (In vivo not vitro) Research/Science 2/4/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity PP405 may reactivate dormant hair follicles but won't replace hair transplants or resurrect dead follicles. Its effectiveness, cost, and impact compared to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are uncertain.
PP405 may reactivate dormant hair follicles but won't replace hair transplants or resurrect dead follicles. Its effectiveness, cost, and impact compared to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are uncertain.
community Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, especially on the crown, but can cause side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction in some users. Opinions are mixed, with some reporting positive results without side effects and others experiencing significant issues.
Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, especially on the crown, but can cause side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction in some users. Opinions are mixed, with some reporting positive results without side effects and others experiencing significant issues.
community User shared their 14-month progress using topical Dutasteride at 0.1% for hair loss, with significant improvement and no side effects. Others discussed concerns about fertility and questioned the authenticity of the results.
User shared their 14-month progress using topical Dutasteride at 0.1% for hair loss, with significant improvement and no side effects. Others discussed concerns about fertility and questioned the authenticity of the results.
community Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.
Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.
community User experienced hair regrowth after eliminating scalp itch with RU58841. Others discussed itch and hair loss connection, and effectiveness of combining RU58841 with 5AR inhibitors.
User experienced hair regrowth after eliminating scalp itch with RU58841. Others discussed itch and hair loss connection, and effectiveness of combining RU58841 with 5AR inhibitors.
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