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    Glossaryanti-alopecia

    treatments aimed at preventing or reducing hair loss

    Anti-alopecia refers to treatments or interventions designed to prevent or reduce hair loss, which is known as alopecia. These can include medications, topical treatments, lifestyle changes, or even surgical procedures aimed at promoting hair growth and maintaining scalp health.

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      community Why haven’t we seen anything about this

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes   4 years ago
      A double blind, placebo-controlled study that looked into the potential effectiveness of topical fluridil for treating male androgenetic alopecia, showing increased anagen to telogen ratios with no reported side effects on libido or sexual performance.

      community Dermarolling is a bit sad innit?

      in Microneedling  234 upvotes   2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include dermarolling, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Some users find dermarolling sad, while others mention the complexity of biological systems and limited research funding for hair loss.

      community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes   4 months ago
      A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.

      community Does anyone use Fluridil as their anti-androgen of choice?

      in Chat  6 upvotes   8 months ago
      Fluridil, a non-steroidal anti-androgen approved for alopecia in parts of Europe, is noted for its low side effects but is not commonly discussed. The user is inquiring if anyone prefers it over other anti-androgens like Spiro or RU58841.