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May 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy”
This review discusses immune pathways involved in alopecia areata and explores emerging, more targeted therapeutic strategies, noting their potential for better safety and effectiveness compared to traditional immune suppressants.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)”
In this study, gentamicin-loaded exosomes from a bovine leukocyte spleen extract were found to enhance tissue regeneration and antimicrobial activity, offering a promising therapeutic approach for infected diabetic foot ulcers by promoting wound healing and modulating inflammation in a diabetic mouse model.
This study found that specific TRPM5 modulators are unlikely to directly affect sebaceous glands, but safe TPPO analogues may provide moderate lipogenic and anti-inflammatory effects beneficial for dry skin conditions.
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April 2019 in “Advances in wound care”
This study found that tannic acid accelerated wound healing in rats by modulating inflammatory cytokines, increasing growth factors, and activating the Erk 1/2 pathway.
Dutasteride at 0.5 mg/day does not significantly alter allopregnanolone levels, but higher doses (2.5 mg/day) do. Dutasteride may also have anti-neuroinflammatory effects, but the impact on neurosteroids is still debated.
Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.
Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.
A 26-year-old shared their 5-year experience using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting initial improvements but later experiencing reduced libido and erection quality, leading them to switch from oral to topical finasteride. They advise starting with a low-dose topical solution and emphasize making informed decisions, acknowledging that while finasteride is effective, it can have side effects.
A user purchased an expensive hair loss treatment called Follicopeptide, which many others in the conversation believe to be a scam, suggesting instead the use of proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Some users report positive effects from Follicopeptide, but skepticism remains high due to lack of transparency about its ingredients and the company's credibility.