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5 / 22 resultslearn Osteopontin
signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
learn Cyproterone
a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
learn Bicalutamide
a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
learn Spironolactone
powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
Research
5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Unscrewing DHT-Blocking Properties of Allium Cepa Extract: Virtual Screening of Active Compounds Against 5-Alpha Reductase and Evaluation of ADME/T Properties of Compounds
Onion extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a key enzyme.
research Ethnopharmacological Review of Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Alopecia
Various medicinal plants like Polygonum multiflorum, Red ginseng extract, and Zizyphus jujuba can potentially treat hair loss, offering benefits like low cost and multiple ways of working. Other effective natural substances include Pygeum africanum, Seneroa, Urtica dioica, and more.
research Addressing Androgenetic Alopecia: A Complex Disorder with a Multilateral Treatment Strategy
Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.
research Key Targets of Hormonal Treatment of Prostate Cancer: The Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase
Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
research Harnessing the Power of Rosemary and Kalonji Seeds for Hair Health: A Review
Rosemary and kalonji seeds can improve hair health and treat hair conditions.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finasteride 5 month, minox 6 month progress
A user shared a 5-month progress on finasteride and 6-month progress on minoxidil, showing significant hair regrowth. They use finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil twice daily, Nizoral once weekly, and derma stamping once weekly.
community Before and after? NO Fin/NO Minoxidil. Just DHT Blocking Shampoo&Microneedling
The user experienced hair thinning and used microneedling, DHT blocking shampoo, and Biotin DHT blocking oil to address it, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil unless necessary later. They reported mild improvement but received mixed feedback, with some suggesting other conditions or treatments like ciclopirox shampoo.
community was thinking of buying this shampoo to replace my current one so i dont have to use min separately. opinions?
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically discussing the effectiveness of shampoos with Minoxidil and DHT-blocking properties. Users suggest using Minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair regrowth, while recommending ketoconazole shampoo for scalp health.
community Are fruit seeds more effective than fin/Dut?
The user experienced reduced hair loss after switching from finasteride and dutasteride to consuming fruit seeds like pumpkin and flaxseed, but others suggest the improvement is likely due to the delayed effects of the medications. There is skepticism about the seeds' effectiveness in blocking DHT compared to the medications.
community Hopefully a logical question regarding dermarolling.
A user discusses using dermastamping for hair loss and questions the timing of applying a mixture of peppermint oil, spearmint oil, rosemary oil, and castor oil due to their anti-inflammatory effects. They wonder if waiting 10 hours after stamping would be more effective.