This review discusses the adverse effects of FDA-approved drugs for hair loss and promotes further research into natural herbal products but reports no new clinical results.
This study evaluated methods to administer betulin in in vivoexperiments and found that olive oil, food-grade lard, and other carriers increase betulin absorption in Wistar rats, while monitoring blood levels may aid future clinical research.
This study found that Punica granatum ethanolic leaf extract may alleviate skin fibrosis in rats by modulating inflammation-related pathways and reducing dermal alterations.
October 2022 in “Journal of experimental and clinical medicine”
This review covers the potential of repurposing existing drugs for treating COVID-19 and updates on virus- and host-targeting drug candidates, reporting no new experimental results.
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The conversation discusses the lack of in vivo studies on the effects of minoxidil and finasteride on human collagen and elastin after a year of use. It highlights the potential benefits of such research for understanding side effects and improving sales, despite challenges like cost and competition.
A user added sandalore to minoxidil for hair loss, observing some vellus hair growth and less scalp inflammation. Others tried sandalore with mixed results, discussing dosage and effectiveness compared to minoxidil and finasteride.
A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.
A 19-year-old shares his hair loss experience and treatment routine, which includes 1mg finasteride daily, 2mg oral minoxidil daily, ketoconazole shampoo every 2 days, and a healthy lifestyle. He notes that oral minoxidil is showing better results than topical minoxidil.