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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties
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supplement to help with hair texture and quality
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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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research Topical Niacinamide Does Not Stimulate Hair Growth Based on the Existing Body of Evidence
Niacinamide does not promote hair growth.
research Hair Follicles and Associated Glands as Androgen Targets
Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
research Acne Fulminans: Explosive Systemic Form of Acne
Taking finasteride daily can effectively and safely increase hair density and thickness for women with hair loss.
research Assessment of the Skin Efficacy and Acceptability of a Cosmetic Product in the Treatment of Forearm Hypertrichosis in Female Patients
The cosmetic product effectively reduced hair growth and thickness on forearms.
research 5 mg/Day Finasteride Treatment for Normoandrogenic Asian Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride improves hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dutasteride is the best thing happened to me…
Dutasteride improved the user's hair thickness and health, slowed body and facial hair growth, and enhanced skin condition. The user also reported feeling energetic with a slight decrease in libido but no issues with sexual function.
community 20M NW6 diffuse —> NW1 Fin/Dut
A user shared progress pictures showing improvement from NW6 diffuse to NW1 after 5 months of finasteride and 2 months of dutasteride. Another user asked if these treatments affected beard or body hair thickness.
community 4 months Oral Minoxidil 1.25 mg Daily (33 M)
This user, "ediblediety", has been taking oral minoxidil (1.25 mg daily), keto shampoo and occasional derm-rolling for 4 months to treat their hair loss, and they have experienced a shedding phase after the first few weeks of use. They report improvements in the thickness of their facial and body hair, but note that this may be daunting to women.
community 11 months on fin only. Regrowth + thickness
A user reported hair regrowth and increased thickness after 11 months using finasteride 1mg, taken 3-4 times a week, with noticeable improvement starting around the third or fourth month. No side effects were mentioned, and the user is considering reducing the dosage to find the minimum needed to maintain results.
community 11 years on only fin, it can work! 19yo - 30yo
A user shared progress pictures showing improvement in hair thickness over 11 years using only finasteride, taken three times a week, with no side effects. Commenters reacted positively, with one wishing they had started treatment earlier.