learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
Search
forLearn
5 / 17 resultslearn Melatonin
hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
learn Overview
learn Platelet-Rich Plasma
growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
learn Rapamycin
mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
Research
5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Latanoprost and Minoxidil: Comparative Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study for the Treatment of Hair Loss
Latanoprost and minoxidil effectively control hair loss and increase hair count.
research The Hair Cycle
The document concludes that the hair cycle is a complex process involving growth, regression, and rest phases, regulated by various molecular signals.
research The Hair Cycle
The document concludes that the hair cycle is a complex process involving growth, regression, and rest phases, regulated by various molecular signals.
research Hair Diameter in Female Baldness
Women with thinning hair have thinner hair strands than women without hair loss.
research Black Women's Hair: The Main Scalp Dermatoses and Aesthetic Practices in Women of African Ethnicity
Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Community Join
5 / 259 resultscommunity Rosemary oil, peppermint oil, mucuna pruriens - two weeks in
A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil, for hair loss. Other users have shared anecdotal evidence, discussed the potential effectiveness of certain treatments, and questioned the time sensitivity of experimenting with new treatments.
community people who said that it is okay to have 50 strands of hair falling everyday since it is below 100 and is considered normal and not a hairloss condition.
Hair loss discussion mentions losing 50 strands daily as normal, but varies for individuals. Some users joke about hair loss in other areas, while others emphasize individual differences and hair cycle length.
community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT
Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.
community Fin shed is no joke. This is from running my hand through my hair on my way home
The conversation is about hair shedding experienced while using finasteride (fin) for hair loss treatment. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil (min), and other treatments, noting that shedding is often a sign that the treatment is working.
community Dutasteride SAVES your hair follicles: MAJOR BS on people who say it destroyed their hair permanently.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.