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research Finasteride-Induced Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Type 2 Could Lead to Kidney Damage: An Experimental Animal Study
Finasteride may cause kidney damage.
research Health Risks Associated with Long-Term Finasteride and Dutasteride Use: It's Time to Sound the Alarm
Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.
research Transcriptome Profiling of Pilosebaceous Units in Male Androgenetic Alopecia Reveals Altered Junctional Networks
Hair loss in male pattern baldness is linked to changes in specific genes and proteins that affect hair growth and scalp health.
research Folliculin Interacts With P0071 (Plakophilin-4) and Deficiency Is Associated With Disordered RhoA Signalling, Epithelial Polarization, and Cytokinesis
Folliculin deficiency causes problems with cell division and positioning due to disrupted RhoA signaling and interaction with p0071.
research Development of a Novel Three-Dimensional Human Epidermal Model from Plucked Hair Follicle-Derived Keratinocytes
Scientists created a new 3D skin model from cells of plucked hairs that works like real skin and is easier to get.
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5 / 8 resultscommunity Minoxidil and Caffeine - opposite effects yet comboed together?
Minoxidil and caffeine are discussed for hair loss treatment. The user questions the logic of combining them due to their opposing effects on adenosine receptors.
community How does hair loss and recovery work?
Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.
community Caffiene shampoos left in for 2 minutes show comparable results to Minoxidil, and may work differently than Minoxidil, which can add to your stack, or work for non responders
Caffeine shampoos show comparable results to Minoxidil and may enhance its effects when used together. Caffeine can be detected in the scalp up to 24 hours after a 2-minute application, making it an affordable treatment option.
community Is hair thinning or loss associated with pain?
Hair thinning/loss associated with burning scalp pain. Finasteride helped relieve "DHT itch" for one person.
community Bloodwork reports just came in
A 21-year-old male suffering from male pattern baldness is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, and oral minoxidil. His bloodwork shows normal DHT levels and slightly high testosterone, leading to discussions about the role of DHT sensitivity in hair loss, the potential impact of finasteride on his DHT levels, and the suggestion to proceed with oral finasteride due to his high testosterone.