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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
learn Estradiol
an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
learn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research A Comparative Study on the Efficacy and Safety of 10% Topical Minoxidil Versus 5% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss
10% minoxidil improves frontal hair count more than 5% but has more side effects.
research Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil and Oral Spironolactone Versus Minoxidil and Finasteride in Androgenic Alopecia
Both minoxidil-spironolactone and minoxidil-finasteride treatments work for hair loss, but minoxidil-spironolactone is slightly more effective, especially in women.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy and Narrative Review of Other Treatment Modalities in Androgenetic Alopecia
LLLT is a safe, promising hair loss treatment, but more research needed.
research Medicine Update
The CDC reports 23 measles cases in unvaccinated US kids, new treatments for eosinophilic esophagitis and osteopenia are approved, poor sleep may cause migraines, atopic dermatitis could lead to asthma, migraines might increase Crohn's disease risk, cancer may raise heart disease risk, gout is linked to prostate issues, Cabo Verde is malaria-free, social factors and vitamin D affect dementia risk, smoking increases hair loss risk, certain drugs might lower thyroid disease risk in arthritis, noma is a neglected disease, and meal timing could impact heart health.
research Analyzing the Quality and Readability of Online Resources Available for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Online resources for hair loss need better quality and readability.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 2-3 months on Big 3 (now adding Keto into the mix as well). Hope these new hairs on my temples will grow into fully healthy hairs. Would bring me back to a NW1😎 Will come back with follow up updates 3 and 6 months.
A user who has been using the "Big 3" hair loss treatments (ketoconazole, minoxidil and finasteride) for 2-3 months and is hoping to see positive results. The other user commented that they look like a hyper responder and asked if they were using oral or topical fin/min.
community Is this progess? Somedays I’m not sure.
The user is seeking confirmation of progress in their hair regrowth journey while using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also mention experiencing shedding and dandruff after switching from liquid minoxidil to foam. Some users suggest considering a hair transplant.
community Y'all ever watch older movies?
The conversation reflects on how hair loss was portrayed in older movies as a natural part of aging, contrasting with today's media where balding is less visible due to treatments like finasteride and hair transplants. Participants also discuss the difference in societal attitudes towards hair loss and appearance in past generations compared to the present.
community Almost 3 months on Fin + Min with amazing results so far
A user's results with taking finasteride and minoxidil to treat hair loss, which have been successful after three months. Replies discussed dosage information, as well as providing congratulations and astonishment.
community two pics, one in August and other in November… it has been almost 4 months just on minoxidil 5% spray, noticed an improvement in hair quality and helped me stop shedding hair which I experienced before treatment👌🏼
This user experienced an improvement in hair quality and stopped shedding by using Minoxidil 5% spray twice a day for 4 months. Other users encouraged the use of finasteride to maintain the results, as it is the only treatment that addresses the underlying cause of hair loss.