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Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.
This conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically oral minoxidil and finasteride. Users discussed the potential side effects of using these drugs, as well as their experiences with them.
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.
Characters in film and TV often use treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and Propecia for hair loss, sometimes humorously. Examples include George from "Seinfeld," Tobias from "Arrested Development," and characters from "Better Call Saul," "The Simpsons," and "Modern Family."
A user is considering using finasteride and minoxidil to address hair loss, particularly at the temples and crown. Responses include encouragement, humor, and additional suggestions like using a derma roller.
A user is experiencing severe hair loss and dandruff, trying various treatments including Minoxidil, Nizoral 2% Ketoconazole, Neutrogena T/Gel, coconut oil, baby shampoo, apple cider vinegar, aloe vera gel, and tea tree oil. They believe the issue is not genetic and are seeking advice and solutions.