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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties
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Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
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research Interferon Alfa-2a in the Treatment of Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma
Interferon alfa-2a is effective for treating cutaneous T cell lymphoma but has significant side effects.
research Minoxidil
Oral minoxidil may slow male pattern baldness and cause body hair growth, but hair loss can happen after stopping it.
research Localized Acquired Hypertrichosis Associated with the Application of a Splint
A 16-year-old boy's arm hair grew more after wearing a splint, but it returned to normal in 8 months.
research Effect of Ultraviolet Light on Topical Minoxidil-Induced Hair Growth in Advanced Male Pattern Baldness
UV light does not significantly affect minoxidil's ability to treat male pattern baldness.
research Expression of the L-Fucose Moiety on Infrainfundibular Follicular Keratinocytes of Terminal Follicles, Its Decreased Expression on Vellus and Indeterminate Follicles of Androgenetic Alopecia, and Re-Expression in Drug-Induced Hair Regrowth
Sugar molecule helps hair growth, less in balding, returns with treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finasteride, dutasteride, and oral min- My experience
User took Fin for 3 years, Dut for 7 months, and oral Min for 2 months without side effects. Fin stopped hair loss for 2 years, Dut maintained hair, and oral Min regrew thinning hair.
community Topical minoxidil and Body hair
Topical minoxidil can cause increased body hair due to systemic absorption, varying by individual skin sensitivity. The user seeks experiences and solutions to prevent this side effect.
community Maybe oral min was not that good of an idea for someone this naturally hairy
User discusses increased body hair after using oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Others share experiences and debate benefits of being hairy versus bald.
community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
community 11 Months On Treatment (Before and After)
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 11 months using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg oral minoxidil daily, initially using a topical treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They reported no side effects, except for increased body hair and longer eyelashes, and switched from finasteride to dutasteride for more regrowth.