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      community Hair Shaft Diameter and Density Comparison

       13 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses differences in hair shaft diameter and density between thinning and denser areas on the scalp. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Cbum's hair transplant looks absolutely terrible

       979 upvotes 1 year ago
      A bodybuilder's hair transplant appears unnatural with a straight hairline and low density, possibly worsened by not using finasteride. The Turkish clinic is criticized for poor design, and the transplant may have been free for promotion.

      community My hair loss journey and routine.

      in Progress Pictures  1197 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user successfully managed hair loss using Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and a hair mask, experiencing significant hair growth and improved density. They attribute their success to consistency, improved nutrition, and a dedicated routine.

      community My hair became curly after 9 months on fin + min. How common is this?

      in Update  144 upvotes 5 months ago
      Hair texture changes, such as hair becoming curly, are common when using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Users report various experiences with these treatments, including changes in hair density and texture, with some using additional products like alfatrodial, fluridil, and pyrilutamide for hair maintenance.

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      learn Cetirizine

      • How does cetirizine reduce inflammation linked to hair loss? Cetirizine is proposed to lower prostaglandin D2 and raise prostaglandin E2 around hair follicles; three small trials of a compounded 1% topical report modest increases in hair density and shaft thickness, with minoxidil doing better head-to-head. Topical cetirizine is off-label and unapproved for hair loss, and the evidence is too thin to call it effective or safe.

      learn Osteopontin

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

      learn Adenosine

      nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties

      learn Valproic acid

      an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition

      learn Stemoxydine

      chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase