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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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research Biomedical Applications of Electrospun Nanofibers in the Management of Androgenic Alopecia
Electrospun nanofibers might be a promising new treatment for hair loss.
research 28 Hair Restoration
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
research Nudging Hair Shedding by Antidandruff Shampoos: A Comparison of 1% Ketoconazole, 1% Piroctone Olamine, and 1% Zinc Pyrithione Formulations
All three shampoos reduced dandruff and hair loss, but ketoconazole and piroctone olamine also made hair thicker.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Female Pattern (Androgenic) Alopecia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Finasteride may effectively treat female pattern hair loss.
research IGFBP-rP1 Is a Potential Therapeutic Target in Androgenic Alopecia
IGFBP-rP1 could be a new treatment for a common type of hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Alfatradiol/pantostin - anyone notice shedding in first month of use?
The conversation is about personal experiences with Alfatradiol (Pantostin) for hair loss and whether it causes shedding similar to Minoxidil. People are sharing their experiences with this treatment.
community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.
community fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update
The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.
community Keto 2% halted my insane shed immediately
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.
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.