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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects
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popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor
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5 / 1000+ results![Efficacy, Tolerability, and Superiority of Propylene Glycol-Free, North American Witch-Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)-Based Solution of 5% Minoxidil Sulfate for the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia](/images/research/c24862fb-632f-40c8-8366-f8b66f3fc61e/small/16753.jpg)
research Efficacy, Tolerability, and Superiority of Propylene Glycol-Free, North American Witch-Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)-Based Solution of 5% Minoxidil Sulfate for the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia
A witch-hazel-based 5% minoxidil solution is effective and safe for women with hair loss who didn't respond to regular minoxidil, especially if they're sensitive to propylene glycol.
research Microneedling and Its Use in Hair Loss Disorders: A Systematic Review
![Faculty Opinions recommendation of Clinical utility and validity of minoxidil response testing in androgenetic alopecia.](/images/research/11bd8ead-3625-41bf-a78d-c4bf7c3c62e6/small/3764.jpg)
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Clinical utility and validity of minoxidil response testing in androgenetic alopecia.
A hair test can accurately predict if a person with hair loss will respond to minoxidil treatment.
![Treatment of chronic severe alopecia areata with topical diphenylcyclopropenone and 5% minoxidil: A clinical and immunopathologic evaluation](/images/research/e7342b38-19cf-4b77-81eb-43c7e7f81f20/small/2017.jpg)
research Treatment of chronic severe alopecia areata with topical diphenylcyclopropenone and 5% minoxidil: A clinical and immunopathologic evaluation
DPCP helps treat severe hair loss, but 5% minoxidil doesn't add benefits.
![Minoxidil downregulates Interleukin-1 alpha gene expression in HaCaT cells](/images/research/c045fc73-9b09-4e20-b632-4570d57b50ad/small/18020.jpg)
research Minoxidil downregulates Interleukin-1 alpha gene expression in HaCaT cells
Minoxidil may help treat hair loss by reducing inflammation-related gene activity in skin cells.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity How do we only have two treatments to combat hair loss at this point in time?
The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hair loss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.
community How is it possible for someone to be a non responder to ORAL minoxidil?
Some individuals do not respond to oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite it generally working by improving blood flow to hair follicles. Factors like metabolism, drug interactions, and individual variations in the drug's activation may influence its effectiveness.
community New hack? Tretinoin enhances minoxidil response in androgenetic alopecia patients by upregulating follicular sulfotransferase enzymes
The conversation discusses how Tretinoin may improve the effectiveness of Minoxidil for treating hair loss by increasing the activity of certain enzymes in hair follicles. One user comments that this information is not new.
community May 2022 – September 2022. 4 month results on 2x daily minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral 2x weekly. Taken in the same office to try and keep lighting consistent.
Vat-R-U-Talkin-About: I'm not sure that wearing a hat would have an effect on either Minoxidil or Finasteride. It may be worth experimenting with not wearing one for a few weeks to see if it makes any difference.
This conversation is about a user's progress pictures four months into taking minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral twice weekly to treat hair loss; others shared their experiences and offered advice on how to improve the treatment.
community Trying to regrow crown been on Fin for 4.5 years
The user has been on finasteride for 4.5 years and minoxidil for 10 years, maintaining hair but not regrowing much on the crown and temples. They are considering using a dermastamp more frequently and possibly trying RU58841, but are hesitant about dutasteride due to concerns about side effects and DHT suppression.