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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
learn Cyproterone
a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
learn Caffeine
the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair
learn Bicalutamide
a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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research Current Understanding and Treatment of Sex Hormone-Related Hair Diseases
Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.
research Hormone-Related Hair Disorders: From Clinical Needs to New Therapeutic Perspectives
New treatments targeting insulin, blood flow, and inflammation could improve hormone-related hair conditions with fewer side effects.
research Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Exosomes Antagonize the Inhibitory Effect of Dihydrotestosterone on Hair Follicle Growth by Activating Wnt/Beta-Catenin Pathway
Substances from fat-derived stem cells can promote hair growth and counteract hormone-related hair loss by activating a key hair growth pathway.
research Plants as Potential Active Components in Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Plant extracts may help treat hormone-related hair loss.
research Vanillic Acid Stimulates Anagen Signaling via the PI3K/Akt/β-Catenin Pathway in Dermal Papilla Cells
Vanillic acid from wheat bran may promote hair growth by activating certain cell pathways and reversing hormone-related hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.
community C’est terrible - at my wits end
A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.
community There's a guy called Dr. Berg on YouTube who recommended a bunch of supplements for hair health and preventing hair loss. I wrote them all down. Before I buy, can anyone tell me if anything here is BS?
A user asked about Dr. Berg's recommended supplements for hair health, including Vitamin C, trace minerals, Omega 3, collagen, silica, B-vitamins, stinging nettle root, B6, B2, copper, and Vitamin D. Responses advised against following Dr. Berg, labeling him a quack, and suggested that only stinging nettle root might help with DHT, while the rest are only beneficial if deficient.
community 14 months into fin + min and my hair is way worse than before
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Suggestions included reducing microneedling frequency, switching to oral minoxidil, adding tretinoin, and considering dutasteride.
community This guy loses all transplanted hair?!
A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hair loss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.