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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Destruction of the Arrector Pili Muscle and Fat Infiltration in Androgenic Alopecia
Hair loss in male pattern baldness involves muscle degeneration and increased scalp fat.
research American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery 2019 Late Breaking Abstracts
The conference reported improvements in muscle volume, skin cancer diagnosis, facial and vaginal rejuvenation, and hair growth using various laser treatments.
research Rehabilitation Therapy for a Severe Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Case Report
Rehabilitation therapy helped a severe COVID-19 patient regain muscle mass and return to normal life.
research Beyond Goosebumps: Does the Arrector Pili Muscle Have a Role in Hair Loss?
The arrector pili muscle might play a role in hair loss and needs more research to understand its impact.
research Comparative Transcriptomic Analysis of Dermal Wound Healing Reveals De Novo Skeletal Muscle Regeneration in Acomys Cahirinus
The African spiny mouse can fully regenerate its muscle without scarring, unlike the common house mouse.
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5 / 747 resultscommunity Norwood 6 trying the bounce back
A 37-year-old who started losing hair in their early 20s tried minoxidil with little effect, then experienced more loss until 2023. They are now using a treatment including finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, saw palmetto shampoo, and micro needling, and are seeing early positive results.
community Fin min micro 2 years. Last pic is for proof fin doesn’t ruin your muscle gains
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, ZadarskiDrake, has been using minoxidil and finasteride for two years to treat hair loss. They apply minoxidil at night and have not experienced negative effects on muscle gains. They also mention using a needle pin for hair treatment.
community Sublingual topical minoxidil experience
A user experienced severe side effects from using topical minoxidil sublingually, including muscle cramps, dizziness, and high potassium levels. They were advised to stop and seek medical help, emphasizing that topical minoxidil is not safe for ingestion due to its alcohol content.
community 25 years on finasteride - my experience
A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.
community "but it will hurt my gains bro"
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride, and their effects on hair and muscle gains. Users debate effectiveness and side effects, mixing scientific approaches with jokes.