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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Discovery of a Transdermally Deliverable Pentapeptide for Activating AdipoR1 to Promote Hair Growth
A new small peptide may help hair growth by activating a specific receptor and should be tested in humans.
research Computer-Aided Design of Peptide Inhibitors of Human Hematopoietic Prostaglandin D2 Synthase: Combined Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulation
Two peptides, RMYYY and VMYMI, may be effective anti-inflammatory drugs.
research Perspectives on MicroRNAs Targeting DKK1 for Developing Hair Regeneration Therapy
Targeting a protein that blocks hair growth with microRNAs could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.
research Pigment Epithelium-Derived Factor Short Peptides Facilitate Full-Thickness Cutaneous Wound Healing by Promoting Epithelial Basal Cell and Hair Follicle Stem Cell Proliferation
Shortened PEDF peptides speed up skin wound healing by boosting cell growth.
research Crystallization and Preliminary X-Ray Analysis of the Human Androgen Receptor Ligand-Binding Domain with a Coactivator-Like Peptide and Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators
Scientists successfully created and analyzed the structure of a part of the human androgen receptor with specific modulators and a peptide to understand how it binds differently in various tissues.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 5 months on finasteride and minoxidil
A user shared progress after 5 months on oral finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (2.5mg), noting improvements despite minimal temple growth. They experienced shedding initially but reported no side effects, and others shared similar experiences and additional treatments like hair serums.
community 5 weeks tretinoin, severe shed and thinning.
The user has been using minoxidil for 5 years and finasteride for 7 months, with recent addition of tretinoin cream causing significant hair shedding. Other users suggest the shedding indicates effectiveness and recommend continuing tretinoin use.
community 5 months on Minoxidil + 1mg Fin + Consistent Scalp Massage
Using minoxidil, finasteride, and consistent scalp massage improved hair growth. Adding pepper and garlic daily also contributed to better results.
community 5 months of topical Minoxidil. Don’t give up hope
A user shared their positive experience with topical Minoxidil for hair regrowth, noting thicker and fuller hair without using Finasteride due to concerns about side effects. Many commenters advised adding Finasteride to maintain gains, warning that Minoxidil alone might not prevent future hair loss.
community 5 Months Post-Finasteride Shed: No Regrowth and Worse Hair Volume
The user experienced hair loss and used a topical minoxidil and finasteride solution, which initially halted hair fall and increased thickness. After switching to oral finasteride, they experienced significant shedding without regrowth, leaving them worse off than before.