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research Topical Gabapentin and Its Relation to Cutaneous Innervation in Symptomatic Lymphocytic Primary Cicatricial Alopecia

April 2024 in “Skin health and disease”

Using a special skin cream with gabapentin helped reduce symptoms of a certain scalp condition but didn't change nerve fibers or skin chemicals.

research Sex Differences in the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis’ Response to Stress: An Important Role for Gonadal Hormones

197 citations, January 2019 in “Neuropsychopharmacology”

Male and female bodies respond differently to stress, influenced by hormones and development stages, with implications for stress-related diseases.

research 4-Aminopyridine Induces Nerve Growth Factor to Improve Skin Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration

July 2022 in “Biomedicines”

4-Aminopyridine improves skin wound healing and tissue regeneration by increasing cell growth and promoting nerve repair.

research Alopecia Universalis: An Extremely Rare but Probable Adverse Effect of Adalimumab

January 2014 in “IOSR journal of pharmacy”

Adalimumab can cause complete hair loss in rare cases.

research Stress Exposure Modulates Peptidergic Innervation and Degranulates Mast Cells in Murine Skin

115 citations, November 2004 in “Brain Behavior and Immunity”

Stress increases nerve fibers and immune cell activity in mouse skin, possibly worsening skin conditions.

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community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.

in Research/Science 133 upvotes 5 months ago

Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.

community Peptides that Stop Hair Loss? | In-depth Literature Review Video

in Research/Science 73 upvotes 5 months ago

Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.

community He used Dutasteride for 20 years. Interview

in Treatment 108 upvotes 1 month ago

Dutasteride has been used for 20 years with some hair thickness improvement but no dramatic regrowth. The user also experimented with minoxidil, tretinoin, and peptides like BPC 157 for potential benefits in hair density and quality.

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in Female 445 upvotes 1 year ago

A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.