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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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a signaling molecule from dermal papilla cells being actively researched
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Steroid 5α-Reductases and 3α-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases: Key Enzymes in Androgen Metabolism
Key enzymes control androgen levels, affecting hormone activity and potential treatments.
research Enzymes
Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.
research Enhancement of In Vitro Hair Shaft Elongation in Follicles Stored in Buffers That Prevent Follicle Cell Apoptosis
Storing hair follicles in special buffers with added protective substances can increase hair growth and reduce cell death.
research Melanocyte Subpopulation Turnover During the Human Hair Cycle: An Immunohistochemical Study
Melanocyte activity in hair follicles is linked to the hair growth cycle, being active in growth phases and inactive in rest phases.
research Serotoninergic And Melatoninergic Systems Are Fully Expressed In Human Skin
Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin.
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5 / 594 resultscommunity Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
community Oral Fin 5 months update. Was already on topical min for 10 years.
Using oral finasteride in combination with topical minoxidil and dermarolling for hair loss. Some users have reported significant regrowth when adding finasteride to their minoxidil routine, suggesting that reducing DHT levels may be a key factor in hair regrowth.
community Finasteride won’t make all your problems go away
A user shared that while finasteride improved their hair, it didn't solve all their insecurities, suggesting that self-acceptance is key. Others in the conversation expressed varying opinions, with some feeling that finasteride significantly boosted their confidence and quality of life, while others acknowledged it as a solution to hair loss but not a cure-all for other personal issues.
community Will minoxidil not work if there’s too much DHT present in the scalp?
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for five months with little progress and is considering oral dutasteride to lower DHT levels, questioning if minoxidil is more effective with reduced DHT. They also use microneedling and tretinoin in their treatment routine.
community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.