Search
forLearn
5 / 18 resultslearn Follistatin
glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
learn Pyrilutamide
highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
learn RU58841
a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
Research
5 / 1000+ results
research HMGB1 Promotes Hair Growth via the Modulation of Prostaglandin Metabolism
A protein called HMGB1 helps hair grow by affecting prostaglandin metabolism.
research Investigating Alopecia Areata and Its Connection to the High-Mobility Group Box 1: Review Article
Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss and involves immune system disruptions.
research Chemical Reactions in Curing Treatment for Permanent Hair Straightening Using Thioglycolic and Dithioglycolic Acids
Using both TGA and DTDG in hair straightening reduces hair damage compared to using TGA alone.
research Gene Expression in Rat Dermal Papilla Cells: Analysis of 2529 ESTs
Rat dermal papilla cells have unique genes crucial for hair growth.
research Biocompatibility Of Kaps-Depleted Residual Hair
KAP-depleted hair causes less immune response and is more biocompatible for implants.
Community Join
5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why is Minoxidil not enough for hair loss? (No fin)
Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hair loss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility
Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.
community Haunting study is making me considering cycling fin/dut
Concerns about the long-term effects of dutasteride and finasteride on fertility, with discussions on cycling these medications to mitigate risks. The conversation highlights skepticism about study methodologies and the importance of weighing treatment risks against potential fertility issues.
community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.
community Dutasteride Infertility Debunked: Low T causes true infertility.
Dutasteride and finasteride may temporarily affect semen quality but are unlikely to cause permanent infertility. The Kim et al. study is criticized for poor methodology, and many prefer hair retention over potential fertility concerns, using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil.