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      learn Cetirizine

      popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor

      learn Fluridil

      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

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

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      Interferons in Dermatology

      research Interferons in Dermatology

      22 citations, April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
      Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

      research Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

      11 citations, October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      The document concludes that DAB389-IL2 is promising for treating refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, but more research is needed on its effectiveness and side effect management.

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      community Bryan Johnson just dropped his anti hair loss formula

      in Treatment  339 upvotes 9 months ago
      Bryan Johnson shared his hair loss treatment, which mainly relies on minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical of his results, while others appreciate his efforts in anti-aging and hair loss research.

      community How much dht does Nizoral shampoo block?

      in Ketoconazole  101 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Nizoral shampoo. Nizoral's effectiveness is debated, with some suggesting it works as a weak antagonist for androgen receptors, while others attribute its benefits to anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  92 upvotes 2 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

      community Does melatonin dissolve in isopropyl alcohol

      in Technology  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses making a topical melatonin solution for hair loss treatment, questioning if isopropyl alcohol can dissolve melatonin. Melatonin is soluble in lipids and alcohol, but it's unstable and should be mixed fresh regularly; it may help hair growth by affecting certain cellular signaling pathways and has anti-androgenic effects.