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research Curcuma Aeruginosa, A Novel Botanically Derived 5α-Reductase Inhibitor In The Treatment Of Male-Pattern Baldness: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
Curcuma aeruginosa extract combined with minoxidil effectively treats male-pattern baldness.
research Hair Loss Profiles and Ritlecitinib Efficacy in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Post Hoc Analysis of the Allegro Phase 2b/3 Study
Ritlecitinib effectively improves hair growth in alopecia areata patients, regardless of hair loss pattern.
research Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss: A Multicenter Study of 1404 Patients
Low-dose oral minoxidil safely treats hair loss, with hypertrichosis as main side effect.
research Does the Transient Hair Shedding Phase Exist After Minoxidil Treatment and Predict Treatment Efficacy? A Retrospective Study in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Temporary hair shedding after minoxidil use may indicate effective treatment.
research The Impact of Overlapping Topical and Oral Minoxidil to Combat Temporary Hair Shedding During Oral Minoxidil Initiation
Using both topical and oral minoxidil does not reduce hair shedding.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Couldn’t be more happy! 5 Months Fin and Min, 19M
A 19-year-old man is happy with his hair regrowth after 5 months of using finasteride and minoxidil, and he also found a supportive girlfriend while dealing with hair loss and acne. He emphasizes patience and taking progress photos for those struggling with similar issues.
community DIY treatment... Shedding completely stopped after 1.5 yrs
Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.
community Started tretinoin, lost a bunch of new hairs - normal?
The user experienced increased hair shedding after adding tretinoin to their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, but noticed new vellus hairs appearing. They plan to restart tretinoin more gently, as some users suggest shedding indicates treatment effectiveness, while others warn it may cause severe thinning for a minority.
community 5 years on Finasteride, 1.5 years on Minoxidil Foam
The user has been using finasteride for five years and minoxidil foam for 1.5 years to combat hair loss, experiencing significant regrowth after an initial shedding phase with minoxidil. They shared progress pictures and discussed treatment experiences, including the addition of minoxidil to their regimen after noticing reduced efficacy with finasteride alone.
community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.