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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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research Structural Features of the Alpha-Type Filaments of the Inner Root Sheath Cells of the Guinea Pig Hair Follicle
α-type filaments in guinea pig hair follicles have unique structural features.
research Acidic and Basic Hair/Nail (Hard) Keratins: Their Colocalization in Upper Cortical and Cuticle Cells of the Human Hair Follicle and Their Relationship to Soft Keratins
Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
research Lamins in Development, Tissue Maintenance, and Stress
Lamins are vital for cell survival, organ development, and preventing premature aging.
research Epidermal Expression of the Truncated Prelamin A Causing Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome: Effects on Keratinocytes, Hair, and Skin
Progerin affects cell shape but not hair or skin in mice.
research Association Analysis of Polymorphisms in Six Keratin Genes with Wool Traits in Sheep
Certain gene mutations are linked to wool quality in sheep and could help in breeding for better wool.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity The crazy thing with diffuse thinning is one day you think you have no hair loss, and another day you think you have no hair
The post and conversation discuss the unpredictable nature of diffuse thinning, a type of hair loss. Users share personal experiences, with some mentioning treatments like oral finasteride and toppik, and the need for patience with these treatments.
community Please take a vitamin & hormone test
Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.
community 2 months result : Minoxidil 5% twice every day and 0.5 Fin once a day
User reports 2 months of hair growth using Minoxidil 5% twice daily and 0.5 Finasteride once daily. Different Minoxidil brand and increased application frequency may have contributed to success.
community What I've Learned: A Quality of Life Guide
The post discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral, and sulfur-including shampoo. The author shares personal experiences and tips for application, frequency, and managing side effects, noting significant regrowth with both minoxidil and finasteride.
community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.
Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.