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      learn Rapamycin

      mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth

      learn Vitamin D

      vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little

      learn GT20029

      research compound made to degrade androgen receptors in scalp

      learn Exosomes

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

      learn Pyrilutamide

      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

    Research

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      research Optic Nerve Atrophy and Hair Loss in a Young Man

      8 citations, December 2015 in “JAMA ophthalmology”
      A young man had vision loss, hair loss, and other symptoms, but tests showed mostly normal results except for slightly high protein in spinal fluid.
      High-Value Dermatology: Five Laboratory Tests to Reconsider

      research High-Value Dermatology: Five Laboratory Tests to Reconsider

      2 citations, December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      The article suggests that five common skin-related lab tests may be unnecessary and could cause extra cost and anxiety without improving patient care.
      Alopecia

      research Alopecia

      January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
      Approach to the Patient With Hair Loss

      research Approach to the Patient With Hair Loss

      1 citations, August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      The guide helps dermatologists diagnose and treat different types of hair loss.

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      community Dutasteride at 21 years old. Is it safe?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old individual questioning the safety and potential side effects of using Dutasteride for hair loss, after Finasteride and RU58841 had limited effect. The responses vary, with some users suggesting it's safe and others advising to check hormone levels before proceeding.

      community Please take a vitamin & hormone test

      in Chat  256 upvotes 1 week ago
      Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.

      community It’s over. NOTHING has worked.

      in Chat  95 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who has been trying various treatments for hair loss for four years, with no success. Suggestions include use of minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, supplements and multivitamins, lifestyle changes, scalp biopsy, and SMP.
      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.