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      Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles

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      antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

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      community Painkillers May Block Minoxidil

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 1 week ago
      Painkillers like Aspirin may reduce Minoxidil's effectiveness by inhibiting the enzyme PGHS-1, which is crucial for hair growth. Using NSAIDs that inhibit COX-2 or combining Minoxidil with PGF2/E2 analogues or retinoids may enhance its efficacy.

      community Jordan Peterson got a sick hair transplant!

      in Transplants  1076 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about Jordan Peterson allegedly getting a hair transplant, with various users mocking his way of speaking and debating the ethics of him potentially hiding the procedure. Some users discuss the natural look of the transplant and the implications of getting one at an older age.

      community Why is Kevin Mann (Haircafe) Hated?

      in Chat  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments, including microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841; the efficacy of these treatments; criticisms of Kevin Mann's content related to his selective data presentation and biases towards certain treatments; and other topics such as DHT being labeled a "trash hormone" and critiques of other hairloss YouTubers.

      community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  72 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.