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April 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry”
New compounds similar to cromakalim were less effective at inhibiting insulin release but improved in solubility and one acted as a calcium entry blocker, not a potassium channel opener.
Hair loss treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and scalp exercises. Opinions vary on the effectiveness, with some attributing hair loss to muscletension and inflammation, while others focus on genetics and DHT.
Hair loss is influenced by scalp tension, stress, and environmental factors, not just hormones. Treatments like tretinoin, microneedling, scalp massage, and Botox can reduce tension and improve hair health.
How Finasteride and Dutasteride help reduce hair loss by reducing the amount of DHT in scalp areas, as well as discussing factors such as sensitivity to DHT, 5α-reductase expression in different parts of the hair follicle, and scalp tension.
The conversation discusses the theory that scalp fibrosis contributes to male pattern baldness (MPB) by increasing DHT concentration, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil. The user seeks opinions on the theory and the effectiveness of scalp massages.
The user is considering Botox for scalp hair loss and currently uses finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and green tea extract. They seek information on potential risks and effectiveness.