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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
learn Melatonin
hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Vitamin D
vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little
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5 / 1000+ results![Metabolomic biomarkers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot study](/images/research/191dad1a-b45f-4872-a706-e51700edc07d/small/20311.jpg)
research Metabolomic biomarkers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot study
Certain metabolites are lower in women with PCOS and could be potential markers for the condition.
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research Urinary Androgens Provide Additional Evidence Related to Metabolism and Are Correlated With Serum Androgens in Girls
The research found that measuring androgens in urine can give extra information about body metabolism and is linked to androgen levels in the blood, especially in young girls.
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research Lactate dehydrogenase activity drives hair follicle stem cell activation
Lactate production is important for activating hair growth stem cells.
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research The history of the development of minoxidil
Minoxidil was first made for high blood pressure, but it was later found to help hair growth.
![The coenzyme A precursor pantethine enhances antitumor immunity in sarcoma](/images/research/a8d39c3e-df35-4f69-a173-f4ce3ce17c3e/small/27133.jpg)
research The coenzyme A precursor pantethine enhances antitumor immunity in sarcoma
Pantethine may boost the immune system's ability to fight sarcoma.
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5 / 299 resultscommunity RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc
Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.
community [Research/Science] What's the General Consensus On RU58841?
User considers trying RU58841 for hair loss and asks for advice on its effectiveness and application. Responses vary, with some reporting positive results and others warning about potential risks or lack of change.
community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects
The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.
community Vitamin C and hair growth PH levels
The conversation is about using vitamin C and Magnesium L-Threonate for hair growth by reducing DHT binding to dermal papilla cells. The original post about vitamin C's pH levels and sebum control was possibly removed by a moderator.
community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)
Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.