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research How to treat androgenetic alopecia – the most common form of hair loss. A review

June 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport”

This review outlines current treatments for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the efficacy and side effects of FDA-approved options like minoxidil and finasteride, and emphasizes the necessity of long-term use and careful patient collaboration to avoid adverse reactions.

research Vitamin D Resistance and Alopecia

7 citations , May 1985 in “Archives of dermatology”

This review discusses the metabolism of vitamin D in the body, highlighting its conversion to biologically active forms and involvement in calcium regulation, without presenting new clinical findings.

Ethnobotanical Study of Endemic and Non-Endemic Medicinal Plants Used by Indigenous People in Environs of Gullele Botanical Garden Addis Ababa, Central Ethiopia: A Major Focus on Asteraceae Family

research Ethnobotanical study of endemic and non-endemic medicinal plants used by indigenous people in environs of Gullele botanical garden Addis Ababa, central Ethiopia: A major focus on Asteraceae family

2 citations , November 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

This study systematically documented the ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal knowledge from traditional healers in Addis Ababa, identifying 81 medicinal plants, including the endangered Echinops kebericho, used primarily for treating skin and general diseases.

research EVALUATION OF HAIR GROWTH PROMOTING POTENTIAL OF DURDHURADI TAILA THROUGH MODULATION OF 5Α-REDUCTASE GENE EXPRESSION

March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”

This source describes alopecia as a hair loss condition often driven by genetic and androgenic factors, with lifestyle elements like chemical treatments exacerbating the issue; Ayurvedic texts caution against scalp toxins and suggest traditional formulations for support.

research Do we need hair follicle stem cells and hair follicle neogenesis to cure common hair loss disorders?

3 citations , May 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international”

This document includes a brief professional profile of Dr. Ralf Paus but presents no research findings or study results.

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community How it feels to accept you’re doing everything you can for your hair and stop hyperobsessing on forums online

54 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments including oral and topical minoxidil, oral dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, red light therapy, KX-826, vitamins, micro-needling, GHK-Cu, and AHK-Cu. Users express acceptance of their efforts and plan to stop obsessing over online forums.

community Conversations about hair-loss with normies: They're always funny.

11 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair loss is often misunderstood by those not affected, leading to frustration for those who research treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants. Many people offer well-meaning but uninformed advice, while those knowledgeable about hair loss focus on proven treatments.

community topical DUT with dermapen, which form to order?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using topical dutasteride with a dermapen for hair loss treatment. The user is deciding between liposomal and mesosomal formulations for this purpose.

community Hair loss 30F - thoughts on red light therapy vs min/fin?

5 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments for a 30-year-old female, comparing red light therapy with minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about hormonal impact and potential pregnancy are raised, with suggestions to consider spironolactone and microneedling, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a dermatologist.

community Confused re RU58841 checkout options

1 year ago

The conversation is about using RU58841 for hair loss, discussing the stability of the powder form and the need for a carrier solution like KB or PG + ethanol. The user is advised to mix RU58841 with stemoxydine and store it properly, while also considering safety precautions.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Estradiol

an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women

learn Tretinoin

the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

learn Overview

learn Alfatradiol

Alfatradiol: What does a form of estrogen have to do with hair loss in men? Alfatradiol (17α-estradiol) is a prescription topical hormone, licensed for androgenetic alopecia in Germany but not FDA-approved. The controlled trial evidence is in women, where it produced stabilisation rather than regrowth and was outperformed by minoxidil; no comparable placebo-controlled trial in men appears to have been published.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

What is Scalp Micropigmentation and how does it help people with visible hair loss? Scalp Micropigmentation creates the illusion of hair follicles on the scalp for visible hair loss.
Is scalp micropigmentation a tattoo? Scalp micropigmentation is a specialized form of tattooing for hair loss.

learn Verteporfin

Is Verteporfin used as a topical treatment, injection, or oral medication for hair loss? Verteporfin is an intravenous drug approved only for an eye condition; it is not approved for hair loss in any form. In the few published hair reports it was injected into the scalp alongside surgical wounding — unverified case reports of one and two patients, not trial evidence.

learn Vitamin B5

Is Vitamin B5 more effective as an oral supplement or in topical hair care products? Vitamin B5 is not proven to be significantly effective for hair loss in either form.

learn Vitamin D

vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little

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