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      community Bee venom better than minoxidil?

      in Research/Science  1017 upvotes 5 days ago
      Bee venom at 0.001% concentration was more effective than 2% minoxidil in promoting hair growth in mice, possibly due to increased growth factors and reduced inflammation. Caution is advised due to potential allergic reactions and the reliance on animal data.

      community Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !

      in Research/Science  322 upvotes 1 month ago
      Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.

      community Minoxidil is NOT an Anti-androgen. No.

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Minoxidil is not an anti-androgen; it is a growth stimulator and does not lower DHT like finasteride or dutasteride. Minoxidil can cause side effects like facial swelling and anxiety due to its vasodilator properties.

      community Who's tried these topical solutions?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      Topical melatonin, caffeine, and adenosine have shown impressive results in increasing hair density by 55% in 8 weeks, according to a Medium article.