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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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supplement to help with hair texture and quality
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Perturbations in Fatty Acid Metabolism and Collagen Production Infer Pathogenicity of a Novel MBTPS2 Variant in Osteogenesis Imperfecta
A new MBTPS2 gene variant disrupts fat metabolism and collagen production, causing Osteogenesis imperfecta.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis With Alopecia And Photophobia Syndrome With Coexisting Palmoplantar Keratoderma Treated With Acitretin
A girl with a rare skin condition improved after one month of treatment with acitretin.
research Pathogenesis and Management of TRPV3-Related Olmsted Syndrome
EGFR and mTOR inhibitors may help manage Olmsted syndrome symptoms.
research A Novel Mutation in the MBTPS2 Gene Resulting in Ichthyosis Follicularis, Atrichia, and Photophobia Syndrome
A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
research To Grow or Not to Grow: Hair Morphogenesis and Human Genetic Hair Disorders
Genetic mutations can cause hair growth disorders by affecting key genes and signaling pathways.
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5 / 44 resultscommunity Why do people here trust Kevin Mann?
Concerns about finasteride's side effects on neurosteroids and brain health, with skepticism towards Kevin Mann's advice. Users discuss using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for hair loss, with mixed opinions on their safety and effectiveness.
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.
community Why is dutasteride's volume of distribution so much bigger than finasteride? Is it more lipophilic and crosses barriers better?
Dutasteride has a larger volume of distribution than finasteride due to its lipophilic nature, allowing it to concentrate in hydrophobic areas and making it difficult to excrete. A user experiencing hair loss has been using oral finasteride for 10 months with minimal regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride or adding oral minoxidil.
community 5 alpha reductase type 1 is in brain tissue producing the main endogenous gabaergic allopregnanolone, not 2. How can finasteride as a 5ar2 lower that?
Finasteride and dutasteride are discussed for hair loss, with concerns about their effects on neurosteroids and potential side effects like depression. Alternatives like topical estrogen and lifestyle changes are considered, with varying opinions on mental health and hair regrowth.
community Is tazarotene potentially better than tretinoin in combination with topical minoxidil?
Tazarotene may be more effective than tretinoin when combined with topical minoxidil for hair loss due to its selective binding to RAR-beta and gamma, though it can cause irritation. Tazarotene's potency can lead to indirect inflammatory reactions despite potentially causing less irritation than tretinoin.