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5 / 23 resultslearn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
learn Fluridil
a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
learn Low Level Laser Therapy
laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
learn Pyrilutamide
highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Chinese SLE Treatment and Research Group Registry (CSTAR) XIII: prevalence and risk factors for chronic scarring alopecia in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
About 8% of people with systemic lupus erythematosus have chronic scarring alopecia, with certain symptoms and positive antibodies increasing the risk, while immunosuppressants may lower it.
research Systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with bullous lesions, cutaneous vasculitis and laryngeal ulcerations-a rare association
A woman with lupus had unusual symptoms like blisters, skin inflammation, and throat ulcers, which improved with steroid and dapsone treatment.
research S2594 Autoimmune Hepatitis Due to Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
Para-aminobenzoic acid in hair supplements can cause autoimmune hepatitis.
research Smad7-Induced β-Catenin Degradation Alters Epidermal Appendage Development
Too much Smad7 changes skin and hair development by breaking down a protein called β-catenin, leading to more oil glands and fewer hair follicles.
research The Role of Smads in Skin Development
Smad-4 and Smad-7 are key in hair follicle development, with other Smads being less important.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity My Story + Products other than Finasteride and Minoxidil that saved me
A user shared their hair loss journey, starting at age 18 and leading to depression and insecurity. They found improvement with finasteride and minoxidil after two years, and also recommended products like Mielle Rosemary Mint Growth Oil, Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Hair Masque, Kevin Murphy Hair Resort Spray, Brooklinen Silk Pillowcases, and It's a 10 Keratin Leave in Conditioner for maintaining hair quality.
community Anyone else crying themselves to sleep because of the pyrilutamide fail?
The conversation is about disappointment with pyrilutamide's performance as a hair loss treatment, with some users expressing interest in other treatments like Verteporfin, GT20029, and RU58841, while others suggest sticking with established treatments like finasteride or dutasteride.
community Last resort attempt. Studies suggest that finasteride topically actually inhibits up to 52% scalp dht which is smiles to dut 0.5mg daily. This solution contains: fin, min, melatonin and progesterone. Trial started today.
The conversation discusses a last-resort hair loss treatment combining topical finasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, and progesterone, with claims that topical finasteride can inhibit up to 52% of scalp DHT. One reply clarifies that progesterone is not an anti-androgen but has anti-androgenic properties because it competes with androgens for receptors.
community Anti Fibrosis and Calcification regimen?
The user experienced no improvement in hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil but had side effects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.
community Ultimate anti-DHT solution
A 25-year-old male experiencing hair loss and thinning since age 20 is seeking advice on effective DHT inhibitors. He lists various oral and topical treatments, excluding Minoxidil due to adverse effects.