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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Curly Hair Induced by Valproate in Bipolar Disorder
Valproate can cause rare hair curling in some patients.
research Valproic Acid-Induced Hair-Texture Changes in a White Woman
Valproic acid can cause reversible hair curling and persistent hair thinning.
research Curly Hair: A Rare Side Effect of Sodium Valproate in a Child
Sodium valproate can rarely cause curly hair in children.
research Serum Drug Level-Related Sodium Valproate-Induced Hair Loss
High levels of the seizure medication sodium valproate can cause hair loss.
research Synthesis of Novel Iron Nanoparticles Using the Aqueous Extract of the Pumpkin Plant and Their Use in the Treatment of Burns
Iron nanoparticles made from pumpkin extract effectively treated burns and promoted healing in mice.
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5 / 865 resultscommunity to all people who cannot tolerate anti androgens (loe dose topical fin, pyrilutamide, CB) i am getting desperate, looking for a solution
The user tried Minoxidil without success, and Finasteride worked but caused sexual side effects even at a very low dose. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss as they cannot tolerate anti-androgens and are also in therapy for mental health.
community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews
Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.
community What’s your experience with RU58841?
People shared mixed experiences with RU58841 for hair loss; one person saw no improvement, another had significant gains and uses it with finasteride, while a third had an allergic reaction to the premixed solution. Some mix RU58841 powder into minoxidil themselves.
community Inhibition of 5 alpha-reductase activity in human skin by zinc and azelaic acid????
The post discusses using a topical tincture containing zinc, azelaic acid, and other ingredients to inhibit 5 alpha-reductase activity for treating hair loss. The user plans to try this natural alternative before using finasteride or RU58841.
community How much would a high dose dutasteride scalp dht inhibition be?
The conversation discusses the potential for high doses of dutasteride to completely inhibit scalp DHT and speculates whether this could cure baldness when combined with a topical antiandrogen. Specific dosages mentioned are 0.5 mg reducing scalp DHT by 55% and 2.5 mg by about 79%.