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Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
learn Low Level Laser Therapy
laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Immunization by Application of DNA Vaccine onto a Skin Area Where the Hair Follicles Have Been Induced into Anagen-Onset Stage
Applying a DNA vaccine to skin with active hair growth boosts immune response and protection against anthrax in mice.
research Role of Prolactin in Regulating the Onset of Winter Fur Growth in Mink: A Reconsideration
Prolactin levels do not control the start of winter fur growth in mink.
research Effect of Free Long-Chain Fatty Acids on Anagen Induction: Metabolic or Inflammatory Aspect?
Free long-chain fatty acids can stimulate hair growth in mice.
research Mammalian Target of Rapamycin Complex 1 (mTORC1) May Modulate the Timing of Anagen Entry in Mouse Hair Follicles
A protein complex called mTORC1 likely affects when hair growth starts in mice.
research A Newly Discovered Linkage Between Proteoglycans and Hair Biology: Decorin Acts as an Anagen Inducer
Decorin, a protein, may help start hair growth and could be used to treat hair loss.
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5 / 326 resultscommunity Weed/THC effects on hair growth/hair loss, and vitality of organ-culture human follicle studies (research review)
Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.
community 34/F with hair thinning
A 34-year-old female is experiencing hair thinning after stopping birth control pills and a damaging hair treatment. She has normal bloodwork and a normal trichogram but is considering trying MSM or Saw Palmetto for her hair loss.
community How does hair loss and recovery work?
Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.
community Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40
A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.
community New drug for hair loss announced by Amplifica
Amplifica starting clinical trials for new hair loss drug. SCUBE3 protein discovered, stimulates hair growth, could be alternative to Minoxidil and Finasteride.