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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
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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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research Current Protocols: Alopecia Areata Mouse Models for Drug Efficacy and Mechanism Studies
The C3H/HeJ mouse model is useful for studying and testing treatments for alopecia areata.
![Computation and Comparison of the Drug Efficacy Indices [Q(VPK)] of Certain Ayurvedic Hair Care Formulations](/images/research/9fec7798-b717-41b6-9f07-bab38c892fe2/small/21723.jpg)
research Computation and Comparison of the Drug Efficacy Indices [Q(VPK)] of Certain Ayurvedic Hair Care Formulations
The research predicted the effectiveness of Ayurvedic hair care products by calculating their Drug Efficacy Indices.
research Hair Follicle-Targeting Drug Delivery Strategies for the Management of Hair Follicle-Associated Disorders
New hair follicle-targeting treatments show promise for hair disorders but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
research Biocompatible Nanoparticles and Vesicular Systems in Transdermal Drug Delivery for Various Skin Diseases
Nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin but more research is needed on their long-term effects and skin penetration challenges.
research The C3H/HeJ Mouse and DEBR Rat Models for Alopecia Areata: Review of Preclinical Drug Screening Approaches and Results
Both mouse and rat models are effective for testing alopecia areata treatments.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.
community Be consistent, Patient, keep a log and eat well (I love meat), and don't be afraid to start over. DON'T GIVE UP!
A user shared their hair regrowth journey, using minoxidil, finasteride, pumpkin seed oil, dermarolling, and scalp massages. They experienced side effects but saw significant improvement in their hairline.
community Dutasteride SAVES your hair follicles: MAJOR BS on people who say it destroyed their hair permanently.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.
community Insane dutasteride shed 4 months after switching.
The post and conversation are about a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically switching from finasteride to dutasteride. The user experienced significant hair shedding after the switch, with others suggesting patience, noting similar experiences, or questioning the user's decision and medical consultation.
community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)
Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.