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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
learn Bicalutamide
a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
learn Verteporfin
chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions
learn Rapamycin
mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
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5 / 1000+ results![Analysis of quantitative changes in hair growth during treatment with chemotherapy or tamoxifen in patients with breast cancer: a cohort study](/images/research/7e8c6b41-f963-46a5-ba2b-fda5c3e4bbc7/small/16211.jpg)
research Analysis of quantitative changes in hair growth during treatment with chemotherapy or tamoxifen in patients with breast cancer: a cohort study
Chemotherapy causes hair loss starting soon after treatment begins and recovers about 3 months after ending, while tamoxifen does not significantly affect hair growth.
![mRNA Levels of Aromatase, 5α-Reductase Isozymes, and Prostate Cancer-Related Genes in Plucked Hair from Young Men with Androgenic Alopecia](/images/research/e7a87904-ba29-49d6-944d-58ba52341684/small/20553.jpg)
research mRNA Levels of Aromatase, 5α-Reductase Isozymes, and Prostate Cancer-Related Genes in Plucked Hair from Young Men with Androgenic Alopecia
Men with early balding showed higher levels of certain genes linked to hair loss and possibly prostate cancer.
![Alopecia in Association with Malignancy: A Review](/images/research/08ad130f-b068-4dce-9717-a4ebcd2d4e26/small/21558.jpg)
research Alopecia in Association with Malignancy: A Review
Hair loss in cancer patients can be related to the cancer itself, treatment, or other conditions, and understanding it is important for diagnosis and patient care.
![On the geographies of hair: Exploring the entangled margins of the bordered body](/images/research/03defeb0-eee6-4d33-bece-3eb3de5c4e93/small/17711.jpg)
research On the geographies of hair: Exploring the entangled margins of the bordered body
Hair significantly shapes body identity and social interactions, influencing how we perceive and relate to our bodies.
![Psychosocial Aspects of Hair Loss](/images/research/a17a87a0-b00d-4cf8-bec3-c5bcf4ab1d97/small/18241.jpg)
research Psychosocial Aspects of Hair Loss
Hair loss can cause serious mental health problems and treating it requires a team of experts.
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5 / 495 resultscommunity Ted Kaczynski had more hair than all you mfs before his death at 81
The conversation is about hair loss and the conclusion is that genetics play a significant role in hair loss, and lifestyle choices or being a well-adjusted person do not prevent male pattern baldness.
community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss
The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.
community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.
community Sunlight: Does it Stimulate Hair Growth or Hair Loss?
The conversation discusses whether sunlight exposure affects hair growth or loss, with mixed anecdotes and theories but no clear consensus. Some suggest moderate sunlight can benefit hair by providing vitamin D, while others doubt its effectiveness compared to treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.
community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance
The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.