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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
learn Cyproterone
a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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+ resultsresearch 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 496 resultscommunity 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 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 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 Progress: From June 2022 (7 months of min + fin) to now (1 year) — I’ve lost so much density in this period and I have no idea why. I was getting pretty good resultup until that point. Is there anything else I can try? I’ve tried min, fin, tretinoin, micro needling, and castor oil. I feel hopeless.
The user lost hair density after 7 months of using minoxidil and finasteride and is seeking advice on other treatments after trying tretinoin, microneedling, and castor oil. Suggestions include checking for scalp conditions like eczema or psoriasis, changing minoxidil brands, and questioning hair dryer use and finasteride dosage.
community Diffuse thinning is the worst man
The conversation is about the struggles of dealing with diffuse thinning at a young age and the lack of significant improvement after using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Some suggest additional methods like derma rolling, microneedling, and hair fibers, while others share their own experiences and encourage persistence with treatment.