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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Cutaneous Gene Therapy
Cutaneous gene therapy could become a viable treatment for skin and hair disorders with improved vector development and gene expression control.
research Efficient In Vitro Transfection of Human Keratinocytes with an Adenovirus-Enhanced Receptor-Mediated System
The AVET system effectively delivers genes to human keratinocytes and may help treat skin diseases.
research Stem Cells as a Target for the Delivery of Active Molecules to Skin by Topical Administration
Topical treatments can deliver active molecules to skin stem cells, potentially helping treat skin and hair disorders, including skin cancers and hair loss.
research Vestibular Hair Cell Regeneration and Restoration of Balance Function Induced by Math1 Gene Transfer
Gene therapy with the Math1 gene helped regenerate balance-related cells and improve balance in mice.
research Identification of a Cyclosporine-Specific P450 Hydroxylase Gene Through Targeted Cytochrome P450 Complement Disruption in Sebekia Benihana
A gene in Sebekia benihana, CYP-sb21, is needed for a specific reaction on the drug Cyclosporine A, which could be important for hair growth without affecting the immune system.
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5 / 317 resultscommunity 3 months 5g Min only before/after, 26 y/o
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after three months of using 5 mg oral minoxidil nightly and plans to add finasteride to maintain progress. Many recommend combining minoxidil with finasteride or dutasteride to prevent future hair loss.
community 2000 beard graft extracted with no visible scar
A user shared their experience with a beard-to-scalp hair transplant, noting no visible scars and improved hair density using finasteride and minoxidil. The conversation discusses the differences between beard and scalp hair, potential changes in hair texture, and the use of beard hair for increased scalp coverage.
community Should I dedicate my university studies to solving hair loss?
A 20 year old male who is balding and considering switching to a biology/chemistry program in order to find a low-cost, accessible solution for hair loss. Replies discuss the merits of this idea as well as potential treatments such as Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, TM5614, and ADQ.
community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.
A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.
community Maybe oral min was not that good of an idea for someone this naturally hairy
User discusses increased body hair after using oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Others share experiences and debate benefits of being hairy versus bald.