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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties
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bioflavonoid found in plants with antioxidant and hair stimulating properties
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herb and oil with stimulant, circulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
learn Tretinoin
the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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research Chinese Herbal Medicine, Guilu Erxian Glue, as Alternative Medicine for Adverse Side Effects of Chemotherapy in Doxorubicin-Treated Cell and Mouse Models
Guilu Erxian Glue may help reduce chemotherapy side effects like weight loss and heart stress.
research Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Alleviates Monobenzone-Induced Vitiligo in Mice
taVNS reduces vitiligo symptoms in mice.
research Therapy Experience in Alopecia After COVID-19
The treatment with an oral drug and topical lotion is effective and well-tolerated for hair loss after COVID-19.
research The Role of Nrf2 in Hearing Loss
Activating Nrf2 can help protect against hearing loss.
research A Systematic Review of Anti-Aging Effects of 23 Traditional Chinese Medicines
Some traditional Chinese medicines may have anti-aging benefits and could help with hair growth, but more research is needed.
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5 / 75 resultscommunity Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?
The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
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 What's the consensus about Minoxidil and skin aging/effects?
The conversation discusses concerns that Minoxidil may cause skin aging, like collagen depletion and puffier faces. Some users suggest that a good skincare routine or collagen supplements might prevent these effects.
community Does drinking coffee offset the effects of Minoxidil?
The conversation discusses whether drinking coffee affects the hair growth benefits of Minoxidil, with one user mentioning that Minoxidil's vasodilation is stronger than caffeine's vasoconstriction, and another sharing personal experience of better hair growth after quitting caffeine while on Minoxidil.
community Has anyone tried the New Nordic Hair Gro tablets?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of New Nordic Hair Gro tablets for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.