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January 2022 in “Scientific reports”
The research identified two types of keratinocytes in chicken scales: one for hard scales and another for soft skin, with similarities to human skin differentiation.
User discusses using finasteride, ketoconazole, fish oil, nettle root, saw palmetto, emu oil, and plans to start minoxidil for hair loss. They report maintaining hair with minor side effects like slightly lower libido and watery semen.
The conversation discusses using a low dose of topical finasteride to achieve hair benefits with minimal systemic exposure. Users share experiences and opinions on dosing, systemic buildup, and side effects of both topical and oral finasteride.
The user's 42 month experience using finasteride for hair loss, their opinion on minoxidil use and the potential of pyrilutamide and another Chinese drug as treatments.
A 22-year-old male is not seeing hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year and additional treatments for three months. Suggestions include improving scalp absorption with sea salt and trying a lipid-based solution, microneedling, and possibly switching to dutasteride if no improvement after 1-2 years.