Search
forLearn
5 / 10 resultslearn 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
learn Castor oil
a traditional, natural remedy touted for promoting scalp health and hair growth
Research
5 / 1000+ resultsresearch A New Combination Therapy for Scalp Alopecia Areata: An Approach to High Negative Pressure Microdermabrasion with Intralesional Steroids
The combination therapy of microdermabrasion and steroid injections is more effective for treating scalp Alopecia Areata than steroid injections alone.
![A New Combination Therapy for Scalp Alopecia Areata: A Study of High Negative Pressure Microdermabrasion + Intralesional Steroids](/images/research/31476ef7-b63f-469d-bc3b-cd24e76a8fb7/small/35857.jpg)
research A New Combination Therapy for Scalp Alopecia Areata: A Study of High Negative Pressure Microdermabrasion + Intralesional Steroids
Combining microdermabrasion with steroid injections improves hair regrowth in scalp alopecia areata.
![A study of the effects of physical dermabrasion combined with chemical peeling in porcine skin](/images/research/e3d3298b-d5c2-447b-a196-6bb72ee07bd2/small/34369.jpg)
research A study of the effects of physical dermabrasion combined with chemical peeling in porcine skin
Combining physical dermabrasion with chemical peeling is more effective for skin treatment than chemical peeling alone.
![Cosmetic surgery in men](/images/research/9f7a9f71-93fb-43ab-9e36-e07f1a6be780/small/13329.jpg)
research Cosmetic surgery in men
More men are getting cosmetic surgery, with Botox and hair removal being popular, but these procedures have risks.
![Cosmetic devices based on active transdermal technologies](/images/research/dbf9ef10-c95c-4712-a7ca-52c2f0515d15/small/21727.jpg)
research Cosmetic devices based on active transdermal technologies
Active transdermal technologies in cosmetics help deliver skin treatments effectively, but their safety and effectiveness depend on skin type and treatment choice.
Community Join
5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects
The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.
community (comment) providing facts on people talking nonsense about minoxidil and BP-medicaton in general
Minoxidil is used for hair loss and sometimes for high blood pressure, but it's outdated for the latter. For high blood pressure, it's combined with a beta blocker and diuretic to manage side effects.
community Using Antihypertensive drugs for hair loss
The conversation discusses the potential connection between baldness, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride.
community Finasteride is Good for Heart Health!
Finasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, may also benefit heart health. Some users discuss the potential negative effects of DHT on the heart and the balance between hair loss treatments and heart health.
community Fin min micro 2 years. Last pic is for proof fin doesn’t ruin your muscle gains
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, ZadarskiDrake, has been using minoxidil and finasteride for two years to treat hair loss. They apply minoxidil at night and have not experienced negative effects on muscle gains. They also mention using a needle pin for hair treatment.