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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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research Condylomata Acuminata of HIV-Positive Men May Harbor Focal Areas of Dysplasia: Relevant Implications for the Management of Human Papillomavirus-Induced Disease in High-Risk Patients
Warts in HIV-positive men can have serious abnormal cell growth, needing careful analysis and treatment to prevent cancer.
research Barrett's Esophagus as a Premalignant Condition: Medical and Surgical Therapeutic Management
Early detection and personalized treatment are crucial to prevent Barrett's esophagus from becoming cancer.
research NEDD4 and NEDD4L Regulate Wnt Signaling and Intestinal Stem Cell Priming by Degrading LGR5 Receptor
NEDD4 and NEDD4L help control intestinal stem cells and prevent tumors by breaking down the LGR5 receptor.
research WNT10A Promotes an Invasive and Self-Renewing Phenotype in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
WNT10A helps esophageal cancer cells spread and keep renewing themselves.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss, Biological Aging, and the Leiden Longevity Study
Women with aging signs and heart issues have higher hair loss risk, which may predict shorter lifespan and affect attractiveness.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I have been battling hair loss for 20 years, feel free to ask me anything
A user's 20 year journey with hair loss and the treatments they have used to manage it, including finasteride, minoxidil, a custom Strut Blend of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Biotin, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, Vitamin D, B Complex, Dim, Clomid, exercise, diet, laser helmet, Toppik dark brown, and topical Finasteride. The user also talks about their successful life, lack of desire for children and high sperm count due to Clomid.
community Meta analysis: Topical or mesotherapy dutasteride is more effective than topical finasteride in the treatment of AGA in men
Topical Dutasteride is more effective than topical Finasteride for treating AGA in men, with fewer side effects. Mesotherapy with Dutasteride, administered every 3 months, shows promising results for hair regrowth and maintenance without daily routines or significant side effects.
community How does low level laser therapy?
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is debated for hair regrowth, with some users suggesting it should be combined with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for effectiveness. Many users express skepticism about LLLT's efficacy and cost, emphasizing the need for the correct wavelength and quality devices.
community Started Minoxidil this evening. See ya'll in 6 months.
The conversation discusses starting Minoxidil for hair loss and suggests also using finasteride to prevent further balding. Minoxidil is expected to thicken current hair, but won't stop hair follicles from dying.
community Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.
Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.