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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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research The Predictive Value of Midscalp Hair Density and Terminal Hair Percentage in the Severity Evaluation of Female Pattern Hair Loss Assessed by Trichoscan in a Sample of Chinese Population
Midscalp hair density and terminal hair percentage are good indicators of female pattern hair loss severity.
research Minoxidil Improved Hair Density in an Asian Girl with Short Anagen Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Minoxidil treatment increased hair density in a young Asian girl with short anagen syndrome, but didn't improve hair length or thickness.
research Mapping the Hair Density, Thickness, and Volume in Normal and Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects With the Digital Microscope
Hair density and thickness decrease in specific scalp areas in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Phototrichogram Analysis of Normal Scalp Hair Characteristics with Aging
Hair gets thinner and grayer with age, and density decreases more in men on top and in women on top and back.
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research Minoxidil and Its Use in Hair Disorders: A Review [Corrigendum]
Low-dose Minoxidil combined with Spironolactone helps reduce hair loss and improve hair density in women, with some mild side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity The hair I’ve kept (or lost?) over the last 20 years…
A 46-year-old man maintained his hair over 20 years using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, with plans for a hair transplant. He experienced some early side effects but found oral minoxidil improved hair thickness significantly.
community Vitamin D - I was taking vitamin D last 6 month, my hair is back(4000UI daily)
User took vitamin D for 6 months and experienced hair regrowth. Others suggest comparing hair at the same length and lighting for accurate results.
community 2nd shed Update: Lost everything and still losing like crazy.
The user experienced significant hair loss after initially successful treatment with minoxidil and finasteride, leading to a second shedding phase. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and are advised to continue treatment despite the shedding, as regrowth is expected.
community 2.5 years of treatment, best decision of my life
A user shared their 2.5-year hair loss treatment success using 1mg finasteride daily and switching from 5mg to 2.5mg minoxidil. They reported no significant side effects and emphasized the importance of early treatment.
community 8 Months on 1.0mg Finasteride every day and 1.5mm Microneedling every 2 weeks!
A user who reported positive results from using 1.0mg Finasteride daily and 1.5mm Microneedling every two weeks for eight months, as well as advice about adding Minoxidil to further improve the regrowth process.