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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
learn Sulforaphane
compound from cruciferous vegetables has some mild effects on DHT
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Biochemical Features of Primary Cells from a Pediatric Patient with a Gain-of-Function ODC1 Genetic Mutation
A new genetic disorder caused by an ODC1 mutation can be treated with DFMO.
research Partial Biotinidase Deficiency: Clinical and Biochemical Features
Children with partial biotinidase deficiency are healthy at birth but may develop symptoms that improve with biotin therapy.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium: Incidence, Clinical and Biochemical Features, and Treatment
Chronic telogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition with specific characteristics and treatment options.
research Prevalence of Androgenic Alopecia in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Characterization of Associated Clinical and Biochemical Features
Women with PCOS often have hair loss, which is linked to acne or excess body hair but not to worse hormone or metabolic issues.
research Virilizing Malignant Steroid Cell Tumor: Leydig Cell Subtype in a 24-Year-Old Palestinian Female
A 24-year-old woman had a rare ovarian tumor that caused male-pattern hair growth and was hard to diagnose and treat.
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5 / 28 resultscommunity Transient and Permanent Effects of Finasteride Use
Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.
community why do some people have such a severe personal vendetta against finasterid?
A user is concerned about starting finasteride due to negative reports and potential side effects. Other users suggest talking to a doctor, considering personal tolerance, and note that side effects are rare.
community Topical finasteride now the safest possible path?
Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and side effects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.
community Optimal dose for topical Melatonin
The conversation is about finding the optimal concentration of topical melatonin for hair loss treatment. The user is considering making their own solution and is unsure whether a higher concentration is more effective for deactivating prolactin receptors.
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.