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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
learn Dexpanthenol
precursor of vitamin B5 with hair stimulating effects
learn Exosomes
Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
learn Fluridil
a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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research An Apple Stem Cell-Derived Extract Increases Epithelial Stem Cells Number in the Hair Follicle Bulge
Apple stem cell extract may increase the number of stem cells in a part of the hair follicle.
research Methods in Hair Research: How to Objectively Distinguish Between Anagen and Catagen in Human Hair Follicle Organ Culture
A reliable system was developed to distinguish hair growth stages, aiding in identifying hair growth promoters or inhibitors.
research What Controls Hair Follicle Cycling?
The control system for hair growth cycles is not well understood and needs more research.
research Human Hair Follicle Organ Culture: Theory, Application, and Perspectives
Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.
research A Systematic Summary of Survival and Death Signaling During the Life of Hair Follicle Stem Cells
The conclusion is that understanding how hair follicle stem cells live or die is important for maintaining healthy tissue and repairing injuries, and could help treat hair loss, but there are still challenges to overcome.
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5 / 258 resultscommunity Progress with 6 Years fin and a FUT (2017 vs 2023)
The post discusses a user's six-year progress with finasteride and a Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) for hair loss. The user shared before and after photos in reverse order, leading to confusion, but overall, the community responded positively to the user's hair regrowth.
community 8 months post HT: weird asymmetrical shedding/recession?. Dr not 100% sure cause. Theories??
8 months post hair transplant, OP experiences asymmetrical shedding despite using finasteride and starting minoxidil. The doctor suggests it might correct itself or be due to transplant trauma, recommending a wait-and-see approach.
community Losing gains from 7 months of oral min, fin, dut.
A user reported losing hair after 7 months of using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but others reassured that this is likely just a shedding phase where old hairs fall out to make way for new growth. Some users experience sheds every 7-8 months and suggest staying consistent with treatment.
community Getting hit hard by the shed….
A user is experiencing significant hair shedding after starting a treatment regimen of 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oral minoxidil, 2.5mg biotin, and vitamins. Despite the shedding, they remain optimistic and plan to continue the treatment for a year before making any conclusions.
community 2 months topical dutasteride plus minoxidil, very happy with the results!
A user's success in treating their hair loss with 2x daily topical dutasteride and minoxidil, as well as the potential for using less frequent application of topical dutasteride due to its long half-life.