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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Characterization of an Autoimmune Condition Associated with AEC Syndrome
Controlling Tslp can improve health in AEC syndrome patients.
research Activated KRAS Alters Epidermal Homeostasis of Mouse Skin, Resulting in Redundant Skin and Defective Hair Cycling
Activating Kras in mouse skin causes excess skin and hair loss.
research New Insights Into the Functions of Cox-2 in Skin and Esophageal Malignancies
Cox-2 significantly contributes to the development and progression of skin and esophageal cancers.
research Foxn1 in Skin Development, Homeostasis and Wound Healing
Foxn1 is crucial for skin development and healing, and altering its expression may aid regenerative medicine.
research An Investigation of Keratin 15 Function by Small Interfering RNA Technology
Keratin 15 affects cell behavior and characteristics in skin cells.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Just find a cure already, I am totally done
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, with users recommending finasteride and minoxidil as effective solutions. Some users report side effects, but overall, the consensus is to use these treatments rather than waiting for a cure.
community 2020 updated guide for "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?". I've been taking Propecia for 12 years, and you can AMA.
Hair loss treatments discussed include Propecia, Rogaine, Nizoral shampoo, and dermarolling. Users shared experiences and results, with some noticing improvements in hair growth and maintenance.
community PP405 Phase 2a press release with early results
PP405 shows promise in hair regrowth, with 31% of participants experiencing over 20% increase in hair density after 8 weeks. Phase 3 trials are expected in 2026, with potential market availability by 2029-2031.
community Accelerated Hair Loss from Creatine
Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor.
community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!
A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.