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research compound made to degrade androgen receptors in scalp
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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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High doses of norethindrone acetate in rats caused various organ changes but didn't significantly increase tumor rates.
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The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for body functions and diseases, and targeting it may treat conditions like cancer, but with safety challenges.
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Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
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Cyproterone acetate may cause liver cancer at high doses, but is considered safe at recommended doses for approved uses.
research In Vitro and Clinical Evaluation of Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Conditioned Media for Hair Regeneration
Umbilical cord-derived media is safe and effective for hair growth.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I want to know more about hair growth and vitamin D
People discussed vitamin D deficiency and its link to hair loss. One user added cod liver oil to their regimen to boost vitamin D.
community So is sublingual topical minoxidil not as effective as oral?
Topical liquid minoxidil may be safe to consume in small amounts, but it needs liver processing to become effective for hair growth. Therefore, oral pills might be more effective.
community My experience on the Peat diet
Following a Ray Peat diet led to less hair fall, thicker hair, and new hair growth at bald spots. The diet included stopping Omega 3 supplements, eating liver, increasing fruit, sugar, and saturated fat intake, and occasionally consuming coffee, tea, raw carrots, and shellfish.
community 15 months into trying to regrow my hair
The user has been treating hair loss for 15 months using a regimen that includes 5% minoxidil, dermarolling, a dermpen, a topical mix of 3% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride, Wild-Growth hair oil, pumpkin seed and peppermint oil, Nizoral or Nioxin shampoo, multivitamins, and cod liver oil. They have not seen noticeable changes recently and are seeking motivation to start working out again.
community Are carbohydrates needed for hair growth
A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair loss after losing 37 kg in 6 months on a low-carb diet and started taking biotin, zinc, iron, selenium, and spectral dcn-n. Replies suggest that while carbs are not directly needed for hair growth, they help regulate hormones and nutrient absorption, and rapid weight loss can also contribute to hair loss.