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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
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the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair
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cosmetic product that temporarily makes hair appear thicker
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research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft Among Women With Hirsutism
Aldactone effectively reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth, both alone and with other treatments.
research Reduction of Diameter of Hair Shaft Among Women With Hirsutism
Spironolactone effectively makes hair shafts thinner in women with excessive hair growth.
research Alternative Method for Creating Fine Hairs with Hair Removal Laser in Hair Transplantation for Hairline Correction
Using a hair removal laser can make hairs finer for better hairline correction in hair transplants, with most patients happy and few side effects.
research Flutamide Was More Effective Than Finasteride for Idiopathic Hirsutism
Flutamide worked better than finasteride for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but had more side effects.
research Antihirsutism Activity of Fennel (Fruits of Foeniculum Vulgare) Extract – A Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Study
Fennel extract cream can reduce hair thickness in people with excessive hair growth.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Can the ingredients in a sebum-regulating shampoo induce hair diameter reduction?
A user experienced hair thinning and scalp issues after using a sebum-regulating shampoo and perm treatments. They are advised to consider potential allergies, try a simple shampoo, and research treatments like finasteride for possible male pattern baldness.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community My personal experience/observations fighting AGA seriously for 5 years
Minoxidil with alcohol and propylene glycol was more effective than non-alcohol versions, and RU58841 worked best in a non-water-based solution. Oral finasteride showed better results than topical, despite side effects; microneedling and tretinoin worsened hair loss, and PRP was only helpful when younger.
community Can hair thinning be reversed?
The conversation is about the effectiveness of Dutasteride (Dut) and Minoxidil (Min) in reversing hair thinning. The user has been using Dut for 3 months and Min for a couple of years, and while hair fall has reduced, thinning continues. Other users suggest that Dut can reverse hair thinning over time, possibly beyond a year, and the outcome depends on individual body reactions and the degree of hair miniaturization.
community 2020 Hair and Scalp Treatments: A Clinical Guide (in Depth 350 Page Guide)
Treatments for hair loss, including topical immunotherapy, regenerative treatments, laser and light-based therapies, oral supplements, intralesional steroids, and new drugs like finasteride and minoxidil.