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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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research Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia in China: A Community-Based Study in Six Cities
Baldness is more common in Chinese men than women, increasing with age, and is influenced by genetics.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics in a South-West Nigerian Population
Androgenetic alopecia is common in South-West Nigeria, affecting more men than women, with stress worsening the condition.
research Comparison of Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy With or Without Topical 5% Minoxidil in Male-Type Baldness: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo Control Trial
PRP combined with minoxidil is the most effective and safe treatment for male pattern baldness.
research A Study of the Accuracy and Reliability of Articles About Alopecia in Newspapers
Newspaper articles on alopecia are often inaccurate and sometimes mix up different types of hair loss.
research Primary Scarring Alopecia: Clinical-Pathological Review of 72 Cases and Literature Review
The conclusion is that primary scarring alopecia is a complex condition that requires early and accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.
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5 / 843 resultscommunity 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 If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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6 months ago Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community PP405, a new hair growth stimulant that is completely different from minoxidil.
PP405 is a new hair growth stimulant different from Minoxidil, currently in phase 2 trials. Users discuss its potential, safety concerns, and the long wait before it might be available.
community If Minoxidil Beards are permanent, why should Finasteride be unable to keep Minoxidil Gains on the scalp?
Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.
community Has anyone ever used grape seed extract? Any negative effects on hair ?
The conversation is about the effects of grape seed extract on hair, with mixed experiences reported. One user advises against using it.