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      glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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      an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition

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      an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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      vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little

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      community I talked to urologist about Finasteride and just wanted to share what he said

      in Finasteride  232 upvotes 7 years ago
      The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.

      community Oxytocin, empathy, hair, and cinnamon

      in General  138 upvotes 5 months ago
      Low oxytocin levels in hair are linked to reduced empathy and may affect hair growth. Cinnamic acid can promote hair growth by activating oxytocin receptors.

      community I’m joining the dutasteride master race.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  79 upvotes 4 days ago
      A user plans to switch from finasteride to dutasteride for better hair loss treatment, citing dutasteride's higher DHT suppression. Others share mixed experiences, discussing transition methods, shedding, and potential side effects.
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      community 3 month progress (23M) on Fin, Min, Redensyl and Derma roller

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, Redensyl, and a derma roller, along with vitamin and biotin supplements. They have seen significant improvement and regained confidence, despite initially losing hair due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness.

      community does lowering your prolactin levels regrow hair?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The potential of lowering prolactin levels to regrow hair, with a reference to Bayer's drug HMI 115 which has been indicated as having this effect. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil and Finasteride, as well as RU58841.