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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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5 / 7 resultslearn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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a signaling molecule from dermal papilla cells being actively researched
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Determination of Protonation State in Molecular Salt of Minoxidil and 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Through a Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study: Influence of Proton Transfer on Biological Activities
The MXD/24HA salt is more effective for hair growth than raw MXD.
research Minoxidil/Salicylic Acid Hydrogel Formulated for Alopecia Treatment: Supramolecular Interactions Modulate Physicochemical Properties and Biological Activities
The new minoxidil and salicylic acid hydrogel improves alopecia treatment.
research Cellulose Nanocrystal-Stabilized Pickering Emulsion Gels as Vehicles for Follicular Delivery of Minoxidil
New gels using cellulose nanocrystals effectively deliver minoxidil to hair follicles, promoting hair regrowth.
research Review of the Effects of 17α-Estradiol in Humans: A Less Feminizing Estrogen with Neuroprotective Potential
17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
research SbbHLH85, a bHLH Member, Modulates Resilience to Salt Stress by Regulating Root Hair Growth in Sweet Sorghum
The SbbHLH85 protein helps sweet sorghum grow more root hairs but makes the plant more sensitive to salt.
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5 / 388 resultscommunity both TOPICAL Dut/Min - what’s going on? is the dut not working? is it working a little? is it all the min?
The user experienced initial hair regrowth with topical dutasteride and minoxidil but later faced significant hair shedding, leading to doubts about the effectiveness of topical dutasteride. They plan to continue the treatment for a year and may switch to oral finasteride if no improvement is seen.
community Update: Chest discomfort from RU58841
A user experienced severe chest pains and shortness of breath after using RU58841 for hair loss and was advised by a doctor that blocking androgens can weaken the heart. They decided to continue with finasteride, minoxidil, and a hair transplant instead.
community Sharing my (relatively short) Success Story
A user named "paulsac11" shares their success story of treating hair loss. They started with topical minoxidil, then switched to oral minoxidil and dutasteride. They also used a shampoo and conditioner from Keeps. After eight months of treatment, they have seen significant improvement in their hairline.
community Discussion on Finasteride and life.
Finasteride can aid hair regrowth but may cause side effects like depression and sexual dysfunction. Users discuss experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, highlighting varied responses and the importance of informed treatment choices.
community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.