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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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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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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Biochemical Approach on the Conservation of Drug Molecules During Hair Fiber Formation
Drugs can be incorporated into hair based on their chemical properties and hair pigmentation.
research A Discourse on Human Hair Fibers and Reflections on the Conservation of Drug Molecules
Hair analysis for drugs needs a better understanding of how drugs enter hair, considering factors like hair structure and pigmentation.
research An Update on Drug-Induced Pigmentation
Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
research Smoking and the Skin: Effects and Therapeutic Potential
Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
research Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome: Updated Perspectives
Certain medications and patient factors increase the risk of Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome during cataract surgery, but with careful planning and technique adjustments, complications can be minimized.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why the cure is not yet found and why it is always 5 years away? Why no hopes on PP405, GT, KX, Hair cloning, AMP, etc, etc, etc
Skepticism about hair loss research motivations, suggesting financial interests hinder finding a cure. Mentions treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but notes they are not cures.
community Has anyone used Magnesium L-Threonate ?
Magnesium L-Threonate may help treat balding by reducing DKK-1 expression without affecting DHT. Users discuss its potential effectiveness and application methods, with some considering trying it topically.
community Copper Literally Saved My Life (and My Baldness)
Oral copper supplementation significantly improved hair regrowth for someone who experienced severe hair loss after stopping minoxidil, suggesting copper deficiency might hinder minoxidil's effectiveness. The user now only takes copper and occasionally uses microneedling, recommending others to try copper if minoxidil alone isn't effective.
community C’est terrible - at my wits end
A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.
community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair
The user is treating hair loss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.