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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 Osteopontin
signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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research Drug-Induced Postinfantile Giant Cell Hepatitis
Certain liver diseases respond well to specific treatments and have varying risks for liver cancer.
research Spironolactone-Induced Hepatitis
A woman's liver problems improved after she stopped taking spironolactone.
research HHV-6A and HHV-6B in Drug-Induced Hypersensitivity Syndrome/Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
The document concludes that reactivation of herpesviruses, especially HHV-6, is linked to severe symptoms and complications in drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome.
research Acute Hepatitis After Treatment for Hair Loss with Oral Green Tea Extracts (Camellia Sinensis)
Green tea extract for hair loss may cause liver damage.
research Toxic Hepatitis Induced by Shou-Wu-Pian, a Chinese Herbal Preparation
A woman's liver was damaged by taking the herbal supplement Shou-Wu-Pian, but it got better after she stopped using it.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity never give up (19 to 21 years old)
The conversation is about a person recovering from drug-induced malnourishment, regaining hair growth, and improving overall health. They attribute their progress to stopping drug use, focusing on nutrition, and possibly using hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
community How is it possible for someone to be a non responder to ORAL minoxidil?
Some individuals do not respond to oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite it generally working by improving blood flow to hair follicles. Factors like metabolism, drug interactions, and individual variations in the drug's activation may influence its effectiveness.
community Studies show: 0.2 mg reduces scalp DHT by ~55%. 1 mg reduces it by ~64%. 5 mg reduces it by ~69%.
Finasteride reduces scalp DHT significantly even at low doses, with 0.2 mg reducing it by about 55%, but higher doses like 1 mg and 5 mg offer only marginally more reduction. Users discuss side effects, with some experiencing none and others reporting issues like low libido, and they also mention using other treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride.
community I am putting my hair loss treatment on hold until my mental health is better.
OP is pausing hair loss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and side effects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.
community 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.