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      learn Estradiol

      an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women

      learn Follistatin

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

      learn SCUBE3

      a signaling molecule from dermal papilla cells being actively researched

      learn Minoxidil

      An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record

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      Hair Anatomy for the Clinician

      research Hair Anatomy for the Clinician

      139 citations, July 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.
      Diffuse Hair Loss: Its Triggers and Management

      research Diffuse Hair Loss: Its Triggers and Management

      88 citations, June 2009 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine”
      To manage diffuse hair loss, identify the cause, improve nutrition, remove triggers, and use specific treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.
      The Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Fallacy

      research The Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Fallacy

      9 citations, January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders”
      The article suggests that the belief in common postpartum hair loss lacks sufficient evidence and may be overestimated.

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      community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

       19 upvotes 6 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

      community Result - 5 months of topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  6491 upvotes 2 days ago
      A 37-year-old man achieved significant hair regrowth in five months using topical minoxidil 5%, rosemary oil massages, and Nizoral 2% shampoo. His impressive results led to disbelief and admiration, with some attributing his success to being a "hyper responder."

      community What 3 months without fin& min does😔

      in Progress Pictures  261 upvotes 9 months ago
      Stopping minoxidil and finasteride for three months caused significant hair loss. The user resumed treatment with 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 0.6mg finasteride and plans to update on progress in three months.