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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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research Cholesterol homeostasis: Links to hair follicle biology and hair disorders
Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
research CLINICAL NUTRITION PROGRAM IMPROVES POST CONCUSSION SYMPTOMS IN 23 YEAR OLD FEMALE
A nutrition program improved a young woman's concussion symptoms.
research Cetuximab-induced hypertrichosis of the scalp and eyelashes
A cancer drug caused unusual hair growth on a 100-year-old man's scalp and eyelashes.
research Male Pattern Alopecia A Histopathologic and Histochemical Study
Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.
research Animal models for male pattern (androgenetic) alopecia.
The stump-tailed macaque is a good model for studying human hair loss, but it's expensive and hard to find, while rodent models are promising for understanding hair growth and finding new treatments.
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5 / 143 resultscommunity Does creatine really speed up hair loss if you have male pattern baldness?
Creatine is not proven to cause hair loss, but some report increased shedding, especially with male pattern baldness. Finasteride or minoxidil are suggested to counteract potential hair loss while using creatine.
community Finasteride ruined my hair, and my life (so far)
The user suspects finasteride worsened their hair loss despite no abnormal shedding and reduced hair fall initially. They are considering various options, including switching brands, trying topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, or waiting for new treatments.
community I promise it works. Topical minox + finasteride
Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride can effectively improve hair growth and slow hair loss, though results may vary. Consistency is important for achieving significant improvement.
community M22, Finasteride 3 Months in, seeking advice!
A 22-year-old male with a family history of baldness has been using finasteride for 3 months and previously used minoxidil. He is concerned about hair loss progression and seeks advice on whether to restart minoxidil and improve his lifestyle, while being advised to be patient with the treatment.
community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"
Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.