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5 / 12 resultslearn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
learn Saw Palmetto
a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
learn Melatonin
hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
learn Valproic acid
an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Biotinidase Enzyme Deficiency: Case Report
A rare biotin deficiency in an Iraqi family caused severe symptoms but was successfully treated with lifelong biotin.
research Alopecia and Periorificial Dermatitis in Biotin-Responsive Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency
Biotin supplements can effectively treat hair loss and skin issues in certain enzyme deficiencies.
research 46, XY 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency in a 36-Year-Old Phenotypic Female Patient
A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
research Porphyria Cutanea Tarda in a Patient With Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia
Porphyria cutanea tarda causes skin issues due to an enzyme deficiency.
research Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome: Case Study of a 9-Year-Old Boy
A boy with Sjogren-Larsson syndrome has skin and muscle symptoms due to a specific enzyme deficiency.
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5 / 610 resultscommunity Be careful when switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride because for more efficacy.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride may be more effective for hair regrowth due to dutasteride's stronger enzyme inhibition, but combining both drugs could enhance results. Some users report better outcomes with dutasteride, while others recommend a gradual transition to prevent potential hair loss.
community KX-826: Long-Term Safety Results are out!
KX-826 initially improves hair growth but declines after 24 weeks, with mild itching as a side effect. Combining it with minoxidil and finasteride may improve results, but long-term effectiveness is uncertain.
community On a super stack, but still miniaturizationg going strong???
User "Number_Worried00" is using a treatment stack for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Estradiol, Cetirizine, and Pyrilutamide. Another user suggests that if the cause is vitamin deficiency or inflammation, the stack may not be effective.
community Do we know exactly why some people respond so great to dut/fin,min and others dont?
Genetic factors, enzyme activity, and DHT sensitivity affect individual responses to hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Starting treatments early can slow hair loss, but results vary among individuals.
community Bile Acid-Mediated DHT Dysregulation Hypothesis
Elevated bile acids can inhibit the enzyme AKR1C2, leading to increased DHT levels, which may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to androgenetic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include topical minoxidil and finasteride.