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      natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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      hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair

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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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      community Methods Of Staying Safe On Ru58841 - My 2 Cents

      in Research/Science  15 upvotes 3 months ago
      RU58841 is used topically to prevent hair loss by blocking DHT, with suggestions to drink grapefruit juice, take breaks, avoid microneedling, and use lower concentrations to reduce side effects. Users discuss applying it at night to minimize systemic absorption.

      community Bile Acid-Mediated DHT Dysregulation Hypothesis

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 5 months ago
      Elevated bile acids can inhibit the enzyme AKR1C2, leading to increased DHT levels, which may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to androgenetic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include topical minoxidil and finasteride.

      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community Having androgen receptor density and sensitivity at wrong f*ing place

      in Satire  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of topical minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, and dutasteride, while debating the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss. It also touches on the potential liver health impacts of these treatments and the genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.