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December 2018 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health”
EGCG may help treat alopecia areata by blocking certain immune responses and reducing specific harmful immune cells.
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November 2017 in “Frontiers in Immunology”
The conclusion is that Treg-targeted therapies have potential, but more knowledge of Treg biology is needed for effective treatments, including for cancer.
PP405 shows promise in hair loss treatment, but stem cell therapy using adipose-derived stem cells and ATP also successfully reversed androgenetic alopecia in mice. Stem cell therapy is costly, and some doubt the effectiveness of PP405 based on press releases.
The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or the nocebo effect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negative effects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.
A user shared their 3-month experience with oral Minoxidil and nearly a year on finasteride, asking if a hair transplant might still be needed. Responses varied from congratulatory remarks on visible improvement to advice on sticking with treatments despite initial shedding.
Finasteride and minoxidil stopped hair loss and improved urinary issues for a 34-year-old user. Despite some sexual side effects, the user plans to continue finasteride, while considering restarting minoxidil.