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5 / 57 resultslearn Low Level Laser Therapy
laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
learn Procyanidin
bioflavonoid found in plants with antioxidant and hair stimulating properties
learn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Laser for Hair Removal: A Review of Technologies and Efficacy
Lasers are FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction, not removal, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
research Low Fluence-High Repetition Rate Diode Laser Hair Removal 12-Month Evaluation: Reducing Pain and Risks While Keeping Clinical Efficacy
A low-power, fast laser safely reduces hair with minimal pain and few side effects.
research Hair Removal in Hirsute Women with Normal Testosterone Levels: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Long-Pulsed Diode Laser vs. Intense Pulsed Light
Both intense pulsed light and long-pulsed diode laser effectively reduced facial hair in women, with no significant difference in satisfaction after 6 months, but intense pulsed light was more painful.
research Hair Removal With the 3-Msec Alexandrite Laser in Patients With Skin Types IV-VI: Efficacy, Safety, and the Role of Topical Corticosteroids in Preventing Side Effects
The laser effectively removes hair for skin types IV and V but is less effective for type VI.
research The Effect of Novel Low Energy Pulsed Light Combined with Galvanic Energy for Home-Use Hair Removal of Dark Skin
The combined technology safely and effectively removes hair at home on dark skin.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Approximation of Scalp DHT Suppression Between 0.05 mg to 2.5 mg
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of various doses of Dutasteride in reducing scalp DHT and its impact on hair count. Users shared personal experiences with hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, and Minoxidil, with one reporting significant hair loss reduction using a combination of oral Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community Why are low finasteride doses seen as highly ineffective, when studies show 0.05 mg/day to work?
The efficacy of low doses of finasteride to reduce scalp DHT, and whether studies showing a 61% reduction are reflected in actual results. Replies discussed hair growth as an unintended consequence of minoxidil and finasteride use, as well as self-selective bias, potential side effects, and that studies measure effectiveness by hair count changes rather than DHT inhibition.
community Andrew Schulz stated he had been using a ‘’hair pill’’ for 15 years and it may have caused him infertility
The conversation discusses the potential link between hair loss treatment pills, specifically finasteride, and infertility. Users share their experiences and opinions, with some suggesting that finasteride can temporarily lower sperm count, while others argue that other factors like age and lifestyle could also contribute to infertility.
community Is 2.5 mg dut really more effective than .5?
A user on .5 mg of dutasteride for hair loss saw no improvement and is considering increasing to 2.5 mg but is unsure of its effectiveness. Another user mentioned that 2.5 mg reduces scalp DHT more and increases hair count more than .5 mg, but the cost and side effects should be considered.
community Ultimate DHT/finasteride microdosing graph to replace the commonly one referenced on forums
Hair loss treatments, specifically, discussing the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 in various microdoses. It also includes an updated graph which provides information on how different doses affect DHT levels, scalp skin and serum androgen levels, as well as hair count.