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      community Passive/preventative anti-DHT haircare routine?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses preventative hair care measures for hair loss, focusing on non-prescription treatments like rosemary, peppermint, castor oils, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. It also touches on the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for those experiencing hair loss.

      community Does ketoconazole reduce systemic DHT by much?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Ketoconazole shampoo does not significantly reduce systemic or scalp DHT levels and is mainly used for its anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory effects. It is not a replacement for finasteride, which is recommended by some users despite concerns about side effects.

      community Female on DHT blockers, need some advice.

       5 upvotes 11 months ago
      A female experiencing hair loss while on testosterone replacement therapy is using oral Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and finasteride, but still losing hair. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, using topical anti-androgens, and reducing Nizoral shampoo use to prevent scalp dryness.

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      What Ages Hair?

      research What Ages Hair?

      15 citations , February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”
      This source summarizes discussions by an advisory board of twelve experts on hair loss, focusing on heredity, aging, and environmental impacts, and emphasizing strategies that may slow alopecia.
      Comprehensive Review on Herbal Anti-Dandruff and Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo

      research Comprehensive Review on Herbal Anti-Dandruff and Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo

      April 2024 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science”
      This study identified promising properties of a herbal shampoo formulation, suggesting its potential for human cosmetic use, but notes that further optimization is needed to fully explore its benefits.
      An Overview of Herbal Ingredients with Anti-Dandruff Activity in Shampoo Formulations

      research An Overview of Herbal Ingredients with Anti-dandruff Activity in Shampoo Formulations

      January 2023 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews”
      This review details the causes, symptoms, and treatments for dandruff, emphasizing herbal ingredients with anti-dandruff properties used in shampoos and exploring their antifungal and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. It highlights dandruff's exploitation by personal care companies due to the lack of medical interventions.

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      learn Ketoconazole

      antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

      learn Neem Oil

      natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

      learn Cyproterone

      a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

      learn Pyrilutamide

      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects