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tiny gold particles with unique properties for medical applications

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are tiny particles of gold that are only a few nanometers in size, often ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers. They have unique optical, electronic, and chemical properties due to their small size and high surface area, making them useful in various fields such as medicine for drug delivery, diagnostics, and even in treatments for conditions like alopecia.

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community Any Indian Min/Fin users? Your experience with Indian meds?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 week ago

The conversation is about experiences with Indian medications for hair loss, specifically using Finax (finasteride), Minopep Gold (minoxidil), and Biotin Plus tablets. Users discuss side effects like low libido and hair regrowth results, with some switching to different brands or dosages to manage side effects.

community Hair growth and natural remedies? Are they worth of it ..

in Treatment 1 upvotes 5 months ago

The user discusses using Minoxidil and plans to start Finasteride for genetic hair loss. They also mention natural remedies like gold shilajit, moringa powder, a seed mixture, and cardio exercise, emphasizing that while these can help, Minoxidil and Finasteride are necessary.

community How much oral minoxidil is satisfactory?

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 1 year ago

A user taking 1.25mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, questioning if the dosage is enough for scalp hair regrowth. Another user reassures that hair will regrow stronger after initial shedding.

community 1mg and .5mg finasteride inhibit roughly the same amount of DHT, but have studies ever directly compared the two when just looking at regrowth?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 12 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation is about whether taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily is as effective as 1mg for hair regrowth and if there are long-term studies supporting the lower dose. The user is considering the lower dose to save money and reduce concerns about side effects.

community 5ar alpha reductase stimulation is different depending on whether it’s type 1 or 2

in Hair Systems 16 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses how different factors can stimulate type 1 and type 2 isoforms of 5-alpha reductase, which are enzymes linked to hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include oral Dutasteride and topical Finasteride.

community 2 years of fin, 14 months of min and microneedling, not as good results as some posted here but im happy

in Progress Pictures 107 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who has had positive results from using finasteride, minoxidil and microneedling for hair loss over the past two years. Replies to this post congratulated the user on their progress and praised them for their success.

community Forget about new treatments (just temporarily for the sake of argument). What do you think is the likelihood of existing treatments being improved in the next few years?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 1 week ago

Existing hair loss treatments like oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and hair transplants are still the main options, with some improvements in affordability and techniques. There is hope for enhancing these treatments, but new effective solutions are unlikely in the near future.

community Just finished my first month of Fin and daily vitamin. Am I responding well?

in Progress Pictures 19 upvotes 6 months ago

A user shared progress pictures after one month of using finasteride and daily vitamins for hair loss, asking if they are responding well. Responses generally indicate positive feedback on the progress.

community In Mozambique you need to take finasteride to save your life

in Satire 509 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about hair loss and the specific treatments mentioned are finasteride and minoxidil.

community This sub in a nutshell when it comes to medicine. Oral Minoxidil isn’t that bad

in Chat 446 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about the use of oral Minoxidil (Min), Finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 for hair loss treatment, with mixed opinions on their safety and effectiveness.

community Should have hopped on meds instead of procrastinating…

in Satire 273 upvotes 4 months ago

A user regrets not starting hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 sooner. Others comment on hair loss patterns and concerns about side effects.

community Hair corners more secure after 5.5 years on fin

in Progress Pictures 212 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation is about someone's hair improvement after 5.5 years on finasteride, with various users commenting on the results and discussing their own experiences with hair loss treatments. Some users can't see a difference, while others inquire about the dosage used.

community Any diffuse thinners have a good experience with Minox and is foam or liquid preferred???

in Minoxidil 5 upvotes 9 months ago

A user with diffuse thinning experienced no hair regrowth with finasteride or Avodart but slowed hair loss with Avodart. They are considering trying Minoxidil and are seeking advice on whether to use foam or liquid, and if combining it with other treatments could be beneficial, excluding micro-needling due to scalp irritation concerns.

community How long did it take you to see results on .5 mg daily oral dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 20 upvotes 9 months ago

People discussed their experiences with 0.5 mg daily oral dutasteride for hair loss, with one person not seeing any improvement after 8 months and experiencing side effects like mild gynecomastia and weak erections. They also mentioned using 2.5 mg of oral minoxidil without positive results.

community officially 1 full year on min and dutasteride

in Progress Pictures 964 upvotes 10 months ago

The user shared a one-year progress of hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and dutasteride, along with microneedling and scalp massages. They experienced significant hair growth without side effects.

community 5 months of Hims Topical Finasteride & Minoxidil Spray. It’s not as impressive as other progress pics, but this is huge for me.

in Progress Pictures 530 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their positive experience with Hims Topical Finasteride & Minoxidil Spray for hair loss over 5 months, noting an improvement in their receding hairline without taking finasteride pills. Their daily routine includes applying the spray after showering and then styling their hair.

community Are Hasson & Wong still the most reputable HT surgeons?

in Transplants 13 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is considering a hair transplant with Hasson & Wong but found alarming malpractice claims. Other users suggest researching other reputable surgeons like Dr. Zarev, Dr. Pittella, and Dr. Couto.

community Nizoral, Alpecin, Nioxin, Biolage, Viviscal. Shampoos

in Product 10 upvotes 1 year ago

The user tried various shampoos for thinning hair without clear results, except for Viviscal which noticeably thickened their hair. They noted that no shampoo can regrow hair and provided links to YouTube reviews for further information.

community 2 months fin, min, dermarolling, thoughts?

in Progress Pictures 149 upvotes 1 year ago

User shares 2-month progress with fin, min, dermarolling. Others discuss consistency, regrowth, shedding, and potential side effects.

community No Improvement on Finasteride.

in Treatment 1 year ago

Attempting to treat hair loss with Finasteride, and other treatments such as Minoxidil, RU58841, and DUT were suggested.

community Actor Jacob Batalon, 26, has a receding hairline. I thought it was pretty cool to see a younger actor being successful, despite dealing with hair loss. His most well known role is Ned Leeds in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and he is currently the CEO of Sex.

in Satire 498 upvotes 1 year ago

Actor Jacob Batalon's receding hairline and how it is a sign of his success despite dealing with hair loss, with some people suggesting he may be using treatments such as Minoxidil or Finasteride to manage it.

community 40 days progress with DUT, microneedling, and minoxidil.

in Progress Pictures 134 upvotes 2 years ago

The progress of one user's hair loss treatment regimen involving Dutasteride, microneedling and minoxidil, with positive results seen after 40 days. Replies offered encouragement and advice for continued progress over the next year.

community 3 months - Fin&Min Topical Spray, Tretinoin, Derminator 1.25 every 5-6 days

in Progress Pictures 146 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen that includes a topical spray with finasteride and minoxidil, tretinoin, and using a Derminator (microneedling device) at 1.25mm depth every 5-6 days. The user reports positive results after 90 days and plans to continue the treatment, with others commenting on the process and potential outcomes.

community My progress using min/keto/dermaroller/biotin/Pura d'or and Propidren

in Progress Pictures 87 upvotes 3 years ago

The user shared their hair loss treatment progress using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, a dermaroller, biotin, Pura d'or shampoo, and Propidren. They apply minoxidil daily, take Propidren and biotin pills, use two types of shampoo, and use a dermaroller weekly, avoiding finasteride due to concerns about side effects.

community Four Months on Zix - Before and After Pictures

in Treatment 7 upvotes 3 years ago

The user shared their positive experience using Zix and Rogaine foam for hair regrowth, noting new thick hairs and no side effects. They plan to continue and refine their regimen for better results.

community REGROWTH AFTER 12 YEARS! My doctor approves of self-prescribed gray market internet dutasteride!!

in Female 72 upvotes 1 week ago

A woman experienced hair regrowth after using self-prescribed finasteride and dutasteride from online sources, despite doctors' reluctance to prescribe these due to potential birth defects. Her dermatologist acknowledged the effectiveness of these treatments and advised her to continue using them while avoiding pregnancy.

community 30m, 10/26/2023 - 10/26/2024. Results of 1 full year of treatment.

in Progress Pictures 120 upvotes 1 month ago

A user shared their one-year hair treatment results using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, reporting thicker hair without side effects. Others discussed similar treatments, noting improvements in hair thickness and hairline appearance.

community Microneedling to maintain results from min

in Microneedling 7 upvotes 2 months ago

Microneedling alone is not effective in maintaining minoxidil results for hair growth. Combining microneedling with minoxidil and finasteride may enhance results, but microneedling by itself is not a reliable treatment.

community Theory As To Why Oral Minoxidil Might Be Helpful To People Compared To Topical Minoxidil

in Minoxidil 8 upvotes 2 months ago

Oral minoxidil may be more effective than topical due to uniform distribution and systemic activation, but can cause side effects like puffiness. Adding tretinoin to topical minoxidil can enhance its effectiveness by aiding conversion to its active form.

community How can any shampoo stop hair loss,block dht in just 5 minutes of being on scalp ?

in Chat 6 upvotes 2 months ago

Shampoos are generally ineffective for stopping hair loss or blocking DHT, with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride being more effective. Finasteride can stop hair loss in some cases, but often only slows it down for most users.