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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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research Original Research—Endocrinology: Comparison of the Steady-State Pharmacokinetics, Metabolism, and Variability of a Transdermal Testosterone Patch Versus a Transdermal Testosterone Gel in Hypogonadal Men
The testosterone patch and gel are both effective, but they have different absorption patterns and effects on hormone levels.
research Retinoids Modulate MITF: A Novel Mechanism in the Regulation of Melanogenesis
Retinoids or their analogs could treat skin pigmentation disorders like melasma and vitiligo.
research The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance
Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
research Air Pollution and Skin Diseases: Adverse Effects of Airborne Particulate Matter on Various Skin Conditions
Air pollution worsens skin diseases and aging by causing inflammation and oxidative stress.
research Bioactives in Nutricosmetics: A Focus on Caffeine from Tea to Coffee
Caffeine is beneficial for skin and hair treatments but needs better delivery methods to penetrate deeper skin layers.
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5 / 927 resultscommunity New topical Dutasteride from Moogene will have 20 times better scalp absorption than oral Dutasteride. And much lower system absorption.
A new topical Dutasteride with 20 times better scalp absorption being developed and tested for release in 2023; use of existing drugs, such as Minoxidil and finasteride; and mesotherapy as an alternative hair loss treatment.
community Discussion: Keratin Microsphere Results
Keratin microspheres may offer additional mechanisms to combat hair loss compared to minoxidil. The process to create these microspheres is relatively simple and can be done at home with basic equipment.
community Is it possible to create an estrogen mesotherapy/topical that doesn't go systemic?
The conversation discusses the potential of using topical estrogen treatments for hair loss without systemic absorption, highlighting challenges and possible solutions like using estriol. It also mentions other treatments like topical finasteride, microneedling, and scalp massage, while noting the limitations and side effects of current options.
community Would Fluridil and Alfatradiol work effectively in conjunction with each other?
Whether using both Fluridil and Alfatradiol together could be more effective than either one alone as a hair loss treatment, given their different mechanisms of action.
community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)
Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.