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5 / 9 resultslearn Valproic acid
an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Metformin
diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research An Update on Drug-Induced Pigmentation
Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
research Next Generation Human Skin Constructs as Advanced Tools for Drug Development
Advanced human skin models improve drug development and could replace animal testing.
research Anticonvulsant-Induced Cutaneous Reactions
Some anticonvulsant drugs can cause skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe, and managing these reactions is important for patient care.
research Psychoactive Drugs and Skin
Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
research Adverse Cutaneous Reactions to Antipsychotics
Some patients taking antipsychotic medications experience skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Should I get transplant #4 or just shave my head?
A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.
community Peptides that Stop Hair Loss? | In-depth Literature Review Video
Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.
community Male pattern baldness, and mental health
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.
community COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
community 8 months - 0.5mg dut, 80mg Ru58841, 5mg oral min, topical min at night, microneedle 1.5mm every other week
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of medications, including dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil. They have not experienced any noticeable side effects and are considering a hair transplant in the future.