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5 / 35 resultslearn Platelet-Rich Plasma
growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
learn Saw Palmetto
a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
learn Follistatin
glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
learn Tretinoin
the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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research Familial Aggregation of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata, a common autoimmune hair loss condition, often runs in families.
research Cutaneous and Mucosal Lichen Planus: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Subtypes, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Prognosis
Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
research Lipoatrophy and Severe Metabolic Disturbance in Mice with Fat-Specific Deletion of PPARγ
Mice lacking the PPARγ gene in their fat cells had almost no fat tissue, severe metabolic problems, and abnormal development of other fat-related tissues.
research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
research Female Sex Is a Risk Factor Associated with Long-Term Post-COVID Related Symptoms but Not with COVID-19 Symptoms: The LONG-COVID-EXP-CM Multicenter Study
Women are more likely to have long-term post-COVID symptoms than men.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Failure with 5mg oral minoxidil, looking for experiences of people who used topical with glycerin as a vehicle.
Oral minoxidil was ineffective for OP, causing hair loss and unwanted body hair, while topical minoxidil showed significant regrowth. OP is switching to topical minoxidil with glycerin due to scalp issues with propylene glycol.
community Fagron TrichoTest says Finasteride won't help
The user received a Fagron TrichoTest indicating that Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil are not effective for them, recommending Latanoprost, Spironolactone, IGrantine-F1 TM, and Trichoxidil instead. Other users expressed skepticism about the test's validity and suggested sticking with proven treatments like Finasteride and Dutasteride.
community A year in and I’m happy with my results so far
The user is happy with their hair loss treatment after a year, using a topical finasteride/minoxidil gel, minoxidil foam, ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermastamp with no side effects, emphasizing consistency. Replies praise the results and encourage continued use.
community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?
The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.
community Father has decent amount of hair but im balding ?
A user is concerned about male pattern baldness despite their father having hair. Replies suggest visiting a dermatologist and considering finasteride or dutasteride, as natural methods are ineffective.