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research INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Efficacy of a Dual-Serum Cosmetic System in Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss

May 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology”

This study reports that a dual cosmetic serum system by KilgourMD significantly improved hair loss in predominantly menopausal women over a 4-month period, as evidenced by objective and clinical assessments.

Methodology Validation: Correlating Adherent Scalp Flaking Score With Phototrichogram for Scalp Dandruff Evaluation in Adult Subjects

research Methodology Validation: Correlating Adherent Scalp Flaking Score (ASFS) With Phototrichogram for Scalp Dandruff Evaluation in Adult Subjects

5 citations , June 2024 in “Cureus”

In a study involving adults with mild to moderate dandruff, researchers observed that post-hair wash interventions significantly reduced dandruff as measured by three assessment methods, showing substantial reliability and correlation, which supports their use in clinical settings for evaluating scalp dandruff treatments.

research A notch above bowl: Specification of niche cells in the Drosophila testis

1 citations , January 2011 in “ScholarlyCommons (University of Pennsylvania)”

In this study, researchers investigating the Drosophila testis niche system reported that Notch signaling is crucial for niche cell specification, with early gonadogenesis showing signals coming from outside the gonad to direct cell fate.

Research Highlights: Impact of Alopecia on Quality of Life, Head Lice Diagnosis, Oral Lichen Planus Allergies, and Wet Dressings for Itchy Skin

research Research Highlights

September 2009 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association”

Hair loss significantly affects quality of life, wet combing is better than visual inspection for finding head lice, many with oral lichen planus have allergies, and wet wraps with steroids quickly improve itchy skin conditions.

research Coming of Age of Melanogenesis-Related Proteins

37 citations , July 2002 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine”

The authors concluded that antibodies against tyrosinase and gp100 may be effective in diagnosing melanoma, including challenging variants like amelanotic and desmoplastic types, when appropriate antigen retrieval techniques are used.

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community What happens if you combine dutasteride and a aromataze inhibitor?

4 upvotes 7 years ago

Combining dutasteride and an aromatase inhibitor may increase testosterone levels significantly, potentially enhancing athletic performance but also posing health risks like elevated blood pressure and worsened cholesterol. The user is experimenting with dutasteride, anastrozole, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo to manage hair loss and estradiol levels, while monitoring side effects and hormone levels.

community DIY Testosterone replacement therapy and fin

15 upvotes 4 months ago

An 18-year-old is considering testosterone replacement therapy with finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss but worries about side effects. Users recommend alternatives like minoxidil, RU58841, and consulting a doctor.

community Scalp testosterone does NOT cause hair loss, what is this baseless claim ?

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 5 months ago

DHT, not testosterone, causes hair loss. Treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 target DHT to manage hair loss.

community Can a test cycle cause hairloss with 2.5 mg dutasteride?

3 upvotes 8 months ago

Increasing dutasteride to 2.5 mg daily and adding 2.5 mg oral minoxidil to prevent hair loss during a testosterone cycle. Suggestions include adding RU58841 for better protection against hair loss.

community Self-testing if creatine speeds up hair loss (while on treatment!)

in Research/Science 40 upvotes 1 year ago

Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially affecting hair loss in some individuals, but opinions vary. Some users report hair loss while on creatine, while others see no effect, especially when using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling.

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learn Caffeine

Is it safe to combine caffeine with other topical treatments? Only one small trial has tested caffeine together with another hair-loss topical (minoxidil 2.5%), and it favoured the combination; caffeine with topical finasteride, ketoconazole or plant oils has never been studied, so no source can call those combinations safe.

learn Alfatradiol

Alfatradiol: Is it safe to use if I’m already on finasteride or minoxidil? No published study has tested alfatradiol together with finasteride or minoxidil, so there is no direct evidence either way — no reported interaction, but also nothing that looked for one. Community members commonly combine them without reporting problems; ask a prescriber before adding a second agent aimed at the same DHT pathway.

learn Rosemary

What happens if I combine rosemary with other ingredients like mint or caffeine? Combining rosemary with mint or caffeine may enhance scalp health but lacks strong evidence for hair loss reversal.

learn Aminexil

Aminexil: Can I combine it with anti-hair loss shampoos or will it lose effectiveness? You can safely combine Aminexil with anti-hair loss shampoos for enhanced effectiveness.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Can I combine scalp micropigmentation with other hair loss treatments? Nearly all providers say scalp micropigmentation can be combined with transplants, PRP and hair loss medicines, and about a quarter tell clients to plan the combination with a practitioner. These are provider claims, and some treatments have to be paused while the pigmented skin heals.

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Dr. Fernando Testi, MD
Benissa, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

Dr. Fernando Testi, MD