5 citations,
September 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology”
Dihydrotestosterone treatment on 2D and 3D-cultured skin cells slows down hair growth by affecting certain genes and could be a potential target for hair loss treatment.
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
Hair loss discussion mentions using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Users compare subscription services for hair treatments to other daily necessities and discuss cheaper alternatives.
The conversation is about an 18-year-old's progress with hair regrowth using oral Minoxidil, dermarolling, and RU58841 over three months, starting treatment after beginning to lose hair at 16. Participants are impressed with the improvement and encourage continued treatment.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for six months and is seeing some hair regrowth. Other users suggest not to stop using the products as gains could disappear quickly, and some people respond better to topical treatments than pills.
User tried Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss with no success and considers giving up. Others suggest continuing treatment, trying hair transplant, or embracing baldness.