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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little
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research Bioinformatic Analysis of Gene Expression Data Reveals Src Family Protein Tyrosine Kinases as Key Players in Androgenetic Alopecia
Protein tyrosine kinases are key in male pattern baldness, affecting skin structure, hair growth, and immune responses.
research Hunting the Genes in Male-Pattern Alopecia: How Important Are They, How Close Are We and What Will They Tell Us?
Genes play a significant role in male-pattern baldness, and understanding them could lead to new treatments and insights into related health issues.
research Insights into Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Differential Gene Expression Profiling of Plucked Hair Follicles and Integration with Genetic Data
Gene differences found in hair follicles linked to male baldness.
research Genotyping Of The Rs1800440 Polymorphism In CYP1B1 Gene And The Rs9258883 Polymorphism In HLA-B Gene In A Spanish Cohort Of 223 Patients With Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Certain genetic variants are linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Spanish patients.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Men: An Update on Genetics
Androgenetic alopecia in men is genetic and linked to health issues like obesity and heart disease, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity How do I consult a hair specialist for medicines? (Germany)
An international student in Germany needs a prescription for finasteride and minoxidil to continue treating androgenic alopecia. They seek guidance on finding a doctor and using their student health insurance for the prescription.
community Am I balding? Should I just shave it off?(M86)
A user humorously questions if they should shave their head due to hair loss, mentioning Ronald Reagan's impressive hair genetics. Replies include jokes and comments about jealousy and distrust towards older individuals with full heads of hair.
community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.
community Smoking – Why Dutasteride may not be working
Dutasteride works for most men, but some may experience worsening due to reasons like shedding, paranoia, non-androgenic alopecia, genetic variations, or smoking. Smoking can increase scalp DHT levels and damage follicles.
community How much do you guys think diet and sleep affects results?
The conversation discusses whether lifestyle factors like diet and sleep affect hair growth in people with reversible hair loss. Some believe these factors, along with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, can improve hair health, while others argue hair loss is mostly determined by genetics and DHT sensitivity.