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a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp
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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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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
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research Assessing the Efficacy of Deoxycholic Acid for the Treatment of Submental Fat: A Three-Dimensional Study
Deoxycholic acid effectively reduces double chin fat with temporary side effects and high patient satisfaction.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatments and Efficacy
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
research Formulation and Evaluation of Hair Cream Using Herbal Extract
The herbal hair cream helps protect and improve hair health.
research Disturbance of Immune Microenvironment in Androgenetic Alopecia Through Spatial Transcriptomics
Androgenetic alopecia involves immune cell disruptions, especially increased CD4+ T cells around hair follicles.
research FDA-Cleared Devices Produce Inconsistent Platelet-Rich Plasma Product
FDA-cleared devices often fail to produce high-quality platelet-rich plasma consistently.
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5 / 692 resultscommunity My doctor prescribed me Finasteride 5mg Daily. Is the dosage too high?
A user was prescribed 5mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss, which is a higher dose typically used for prostate issues. Many suggest using a pill cutter to reduce the dose to 1mg or less per day, as it is more cost-effective and equally effective for hair loss.
community Reminder: you can get dutasteride for $6.33 / month in the United States
Dutasteride can be obtained for $6.33 per month in the US through Cost Plus Drugs, with prescriptions easily switched from finasteride by contacting a doctor. Users discuss various methods to obtain affordable dutasteride, including using online pharmacies and considering generic options, while cautioning against buying from unreliable sources like eBay.
community Kintor Pharma Announces Completion of First Patient Enrollment in Phase II Clinical Trial of GT20029 for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in China.
Kintor Pharma has started a Phase II trial in China for GT20029, a potential new treatment for hair loss. Participants are discussing the significance, potential release dates, and comparing it to other treatments and technologies like stem cell hair transplants and SAMIRNA.
community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)
Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.
community Recent Study finds Laser caps are more effective than 5% minoxidil for AGA
Laser caps are found to be more effective than 5% minoxidil for treating hair loss, and when combined with minoxidil, they are even more effective. Some users report positive results with laser treatments, while others see no change; the devices are FDA approved, but opinions on their efficacy vary.