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community Males 42 years old / 5 months / dutasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller

128 upvotes 8 months ago

A 42-year-old male shared his 5-month progress using oral dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair regrowth. He reported significant improvement and discussed the potential for further progress and maintenance, while addressing concerns about the safety of his minoxidil dosage.

community Can males use topical spironolactone?

1 upvotes 4 months ago

Topical spironolactone is considered safe for males but is not very effective for hair loss. Some users suggest trying it since it's already purchased, while others recommend alternatives like clascoterone.

community What makes them say exercise doesn't increase hair loss?

in Research/Science 45 upvotes 1 year ago

Exercise has minimal impact on hair loss, with weight lifting slightly increasing DHT and cardio potentially decreasing it. Finasteride and dutasteride are effective treatments for managing hair loss, even for those who exercise regularly.

community The difference a hairline makes in perspective

2084 upvotes 4 months ago

A hair transplant can significantly change a person's perceived age and personality. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned as effective for hair restoration.

community Seasonal sheds always makes me question my meds. Or is it just me?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 5 months ago

The user experiences significant hair shedding during seasonal changes while using oral minoxidil 2.5mg and finasteride 1mg daily. They question if shedding miniaturized hairs is normal or if a stronger treatment is needed.

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learn Cetirizine

What makes cetirizine a unique anti-inflammatory option for your scalp? Laboratory work reports that cetirizine lowers PGD2 and other inflammatory mediators, which is why researchers have proposed it for the scalp. There is no approved topical product and the clinical evidence is one small unblinded pilot study in pattern hair loss, so scalp use is off-label and experimental.

learn Nanoxidil

What makes Nanoxidil different from Minoxidil for treating hair loss? Nanoxidil has a different chemical structure and may penetrate the scalp more effectively than minoxidil.

learn Salicylic acid

What makes alopecia areata different from other types of hair loss, and can topical Salicylic acid treatments help regrow the affected areas? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, and salicylic acid does not promote hair regrowth.

learn Hair Transplant

What makes SmartGraft different from other hair transplant methods? SmartGraft uses advanced FUE technology for less invasive, natural-looking hair restoration with minimal scarring.

learn Ketoconazole

Can ketoconazole make hair loss worse before it makes it better? Ketoconazole may cause temporary hair shedding before potential improvement in hair growth.

learn Hair Fibers

cosmetic product that temporarily makes hair appear thicker

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research Hidradenitis suppurativa and major adverse cardiac events: A systematic review and meta-analysis

7 citations , October 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This systematic review and meta-analysis found that hidradenitis suppurativa is associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events, including cerebrovascular accidents and myocardial infarction, although study heterogeneity affects the magnitude of risk.

research Integrated safety analysis of baricitinib in adults with severe alopecia areata from two randomized clinical trials

25 citations , November 2022 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

In this analysis, safety data from two clinical trials showed that baricitinib for severe alopecia areata had predictable side effects like infections and elevated CPK, with some serious adverse events noted at low incidence rates; no deaths were reported.

research Highly Efficient Neural Differentiation of CD34-Positive Hair-Follicle-Associated Pluripotent Stem Cells Induced by Retinoic Acid and Serum-Free Medium

4 citations , January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology”

This chapter reviews the methodology for isolating and differentiating CD34+ HAP stem cells into neural cells, but provides no new research results.

research Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds Extracted from Urtica dioica Evaluated by in Silico and Experimental Methods

3 citations , October 2018 in “Revista de Chimie”

This review discusses the potential medicinal properties and pharmacokinetic features of nettle compounds ursolic acid and quercetin, highlighting quercetin as a promising candidate for antioxidant and anti-aging effects, but reports no new clinical results.

Substantiation of Technological Parameters of the Oil Extract Obtained from Urtica Dioica Roots Based on the Yield Determination of Phytosterols Using Capillary Gas Chromatography Method

research Substantiation of technological parameters of the oil extract obtained from Urtica dioica roots based on the yield determination of phytosterols using capillary gas chromatography method

2 citations , December 2021 in “ScienceRise”

This study identified optimal parameters for extracting oil from Urtica dioica roots to maximize phytosterol content, using corn oil and a 1:5 raw material-extract ratio over a 6-hour maceration period.

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