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research Low-Dose Naltrexone: A Novel Adjunctive Treatment in Symptomatic Alopecias?

4 citations, January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

Low-dose naltrexone might be a cheap and effective additional treatment for hair loss with scalp discomfort due to its anti-inflammatory effects and few side effects.

research Sex Differences in Opioid-Mediated Effects: Role of Androgens

October 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)”

Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.

research Delta Opioid Receptors Presynaptically Regulate Cutaneous Mechanosensory Neuron Input to the Spinal Cord Dorsal Horn

140 citations, February 2014 in “Neuron”

Delta opioid receptors help regulate touch sensation by reducing neurotransmitter release in the spinal cord.

Oral Low-Dose Naltrexone in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: An Uncontrolled Open-Label Prospective Study

research Oral Low-Dose Naltrexone in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: An Uncontrolled Open-Label Prospective Study

2 citations, January 2023 in “Curēus”

Low-dose naltrexone may help reduce redness in certain scalp conditions.

research Off-Label Prescription and Challenges in Clinical Practice: An Abridged Review

January 2020 in “Current trends in diagnosis & treatment”

The review suggests doctors should carefully weigh risks and benefits of off-label drug use, involve patients in decisions, and calls for better regulations and monitoring.

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community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA

in Treatment 443 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.

community Front page article at The New York Times (biggest circulation in the world) regarding notable results with oral minoxidil is a pretty big deal

in Minoxidil 2 years ago

This conversation discusses the potential benefits of using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with some users sharing their own experiences in taking the medications. Others express concerns about the safety of these treatments.

community Study of thousands of Fin users over 20 years finds no evidence of Fin induced sexual dysfunction

in Research/Science 369 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a finding that finasteride does not significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, with users sharing mixed personal experiences regarding side effects.

community Why do people who do hard drugs have great hair?

in Chat 10 upvotes 2 years ago

People with great hair despite drug use likely have good genes. Some believe opioids might slow hair loss by lowering testosterone and DHT levels.

community Quitting kratom stopped my hairloss by 80%

in Research/Science 67 upvotes 6 months ago

Quitting kratom reduced hair loss by 80% for a 23-year-old male. Others discussed kratom's effects and potential side effects on hair health.

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