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research Effect of Potassium on Blood Sugar and Plasma Insulin Levels in Patients Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis
Potassium levels affect blood sugar and insulin during dialysis, and malnutrition changes children's hair roots.
research Hair Root Characteristics of the Human Scalp Hair in Health and Disease
Studying hair roots can help diagnose hair diseases and guide treatments.
research The Ultrastructure of Tissue Attached to Telogen Hair Roots
Recognizing specific tissue types on telogen hair roots can improve DNA typing.
research Sequential Cyclic Changes of Hair Roots Revealed by Dermoscopy Demonstrate a Progressive Mechanism of Diffuse Alopecia Areata Over Time
Dermoscopy shows that diffuse alopecia areata progresses through specific hair growth stages.
research Dermatological Complications Due to Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Nearly 20% of recovered COVID-19 patients have skin issues, with hair loss and rashes being common.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Perifollicular Fibrosis and its role in androgenetic alopecia. Is Aminexil/Kopexil a must for anyone with AGA?
Aminexil/Kopexil may help reduce hair loss by addressing perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia, but it lacks the extensive clinical backing of finasteride and minoxidil. Some users find it effective, but availability and cost are issues, especially in the US where it's not FDA-approved.
community Phase II topical dut study - outperforms oral fin with a minor DHT reduction
Topical dutasteride 0.05% is more effective for hair growth than oral finasteride 1mg, with minimal DHT reduction. The formulation uses castor oil and MCTs for better absorption but is not widely available until 2028.
community Please listen. If you want to save your hair.
User discusses two medications for stopping hair loss: Fin (finasteride) and Dut (dutasteride). Mixed experiences and side effects are shared, with some users seeing positive results.
community Dermatologist denied prescribing oral dutasteride because it’s not FDA approved BUT did prescribe ORAL minoxidil 😂
A 22-year-old male has been using oral finasteride for a year with no improvement in hair loss and was denied dutasteride by a dermatologist due to FDA approval issues but was prescribed oral minoxidil instead. The user is seeking advice on whether to switch to dutasteride, continue finasteride, or add minoxidil.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.