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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects
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a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors
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a copper peptide showing promise in both regrowth and reversing gray hair
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Dermatologic research techniques
Various techniques help study skin conditions and test drug effects.
research Research Techniques Made Simple: Zebrafish Models for Human Dermatologic Disease
Zebrafish are useful for studying and developing treatments for human skin diseases.
research Exosomes in Dermatological Research: Unveiling Their Multifaceted Role in Cellular Communication, Healing, and Disease Modulation
Exosomes could help treat skin and hair issues by improving healing and reducing stress.
research Support for dermatological research in Sub‐Saharan Africa: insights from African hair and skin research programs
The document concludes that more local research on African skin and hair is needed despite increased scientific output from Sub-Saharan Africa.
research Use of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Dermatological Research
iPSCs can help treat genetic skin disorders by creating healthy skin cells from a small biopsy.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dermatologist refused to prescribe finasteride due to “new research” on male breast cancer. anyone heard of this?
A dermatologist refused to prescribe finasteride due to concerns about recent research linking it to male breast cancer, suggesting a topical alternative with minoxidil instead. The user is advised to seek a second opinion, as the evidence for such risks is inconclusive and the dermatologist's reasoning seems questionable.
community Why Hair Loss Needs Proper Diagnosis (Dermatologist Insight)
Hair loss requires proper diagnosis as it can have various causes, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are often used. Many people express frustration with dermatologists and turn to self-research and alternative sources for treatment.
community cb-03-01 research chem (winlevi/clascoterone cream)
The user is considering using CB or clascoterone for hair loss, potentially as an alternative to RU. They're also contemplating asking a dermatologist for topical clascoterone cream to apply to their temple.
community The Effect of Intradermal Botox on Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Possible Mechanism (Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2020)
Intradermal botulinum toxin (BTX) injections effectively treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA) by inhibiting TGF-β1 secretion from hair follicles. Further research and long-term follow-up are needed to confirm these findings.
community Lost 65% of hair last 3 years. No regrowth. Also have Seborrheic Dermatitis flare ups. Diagnosed by derm as "alopecia". Started taking 2 supplements I researched and 0 flare up for over 2 months. New hair growing. Scalp healthy. Everything else has stayed the same! Overjoyed is an understatement!!
After suffering from hair loss and Seborrheic Dermatitis for three years with no improvement from various treatments, the individual found success with COQ10 and PQQ supplements, which led to new hair growth and a healthy scalp without flare-ups. They also plan to start additional supplements recommended by a dermatologist.