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research Plant NanovesiclesIntegrate Bioactivity and TransdermalFinasteride Delivery for Androgenetic Alopecia

November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)”

This study found that transdermal delivery of finasteride using biomimetic Platycladi cacumen-derived nanovesicles enhanced hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, outperforming minoxidil by improving skin permeation, reducing oxidative stress, and boosting local drug retention.

research Plant Nanovesicles Integrate Bioactivity and Transdermal Finasteride Delivery for Androgenetic Alopecia

November 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces”

This study found that in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, topical application of finasteride-loaded Platycladi cacumen-derived nanovesicles improved hair regrowth more effectively than minoxidil.

research Decaying and expanding Erk gradients process memory of skeletal size during zebrafish fin regeneration

7 citations , July 2026

In this study, researchers observed that during zebrafish fin regeneration, osteoblast Erk activity, influenced by Fgf receptor signaling, forms gradients scaling with amputation length, which predicts regenerative tissue growth and skeletal structure size.

research The effects of finasteride (FIN) and thioacetamide (TAA) on acetylcholinesterase (AchE) activity in various brain regions.

December 2015 in “PLOS ONE”

This content contains no study findings or new results, instead referring only to statistical methods and figure captions.

research Safety Profiles of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

49 citations , November 2016 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

This study found that over 26% of patients using Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F experienced adverse events, highlighting the need for better strategies to manage these risks.

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community Fin progress? Been on it for 5 months

5 upvotes 4 days ago

The user has been using finasteride for 5 months to address hair loss and is unsure if progress is being made despite ongoing shedding. Other users believe there is visible improvement and encourage continued use.

community Fin nuked my libido to below zero

141 upvotes 1 week ago

Finasteride improved hair but severely reduced libido. Users suggest stopping or adjusting the dosage, considering alternatives like Dutasteride, or consulting a doctor.

community [Fin and Min] 6 Months Progress but There is not much change

7 upvotes 1 week ago

A 26-year-old male has been using Minoxidil since 2024 and added Finasteride in March 2026, but after six months, he sees no significant hair regrowth. Users suggest waiting 12-18 months for results, considering Vitamin D3, and possibly trying Dutasteride.

community Fin + Min progress so far, occasional micro needle (Updated)

32 upvotes 1 week ago

The user started using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with occasional microneedling using a 0.5mm derma-roller. They reported progress and plan to update in six months.

community Fin and Min shed after 9 months

70 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user experienced significant hair improvement using oral finasteride and minoxidil but is now facing a secondary hair shedding phase after nine months, possibly linked to weight loss or seasonal changes. Despite concerns, others in the conversation suggest that such shedding is normal and temporary.

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