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5 / 7 resultslearn Spironolactone
powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
learn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Developmental Plasticity of Patterned and Regenerating Oral Organs
Fish teeth and taste bud densities are linked and can change between types due to shared genetic and molecular factors.
research Acute Sensitivity of the Oral Mucosa to Oncogenic K-ras
Oncogenic K-ras causes rapid cancerous changes in the mouth's lining.
research Expression and Function of FGFs-4, -8, and -9 Suggest Functional Redundancy and Repetitive Use as Epithelial Signals During Tooth Morphogenesis
FGFs-4, -8, and -9 have overlapping roles and are repeatedly used in tooth development.
research New Insights into the Role of Runx1 in Epithelial Stem Cell Biology and Pathology
Runx1 affects hair growth, cancer development, and autoimmune diseases in epithelial tissues.
research Keratin 75 Is a Component of the LINC Complex and Has an Essential Role in Mediating the SOX2 Rapid Healing Response During Wound Repair
Keratin 75 is important for fast wound healing and works with SOX2 and the LINC complex to help skin cells move and repair damage.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why a lot of people seems to hate on topical fin even though it suppresses more scalp dht?
Topical finasteride may reduce more scalp DHT but is seen as inconsistent and messy compared to oral finasteride. Users report mixed results with both forms, with some preferring oral for its convenience and consistent dosing, while others find topical effective but harder to apply.
community It works. About a 1 year transformation.
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and finasteride, which they have used without side effects for a year. Other users shared their experiences and advice about potential side effects and supplements to help.
community Long term finasteride users; Did you notice any improvement after 2 years?
Long term Finasteride users and whether or not they have noticed improvements after two years of use, with other treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling also discussed. Some replies suggest that improvement is possible even beyond the two year mark while others caution against believing studies backed by the Post-Finasteride Foundation.
community Finasteride only reduces scalp DHT by ~40%. Why does it work?
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.
community A meta analysis of 18 popular hair loss treatments. An 2022 guide on efficacy. From finasteride and minoxidil to caffeine shampoo, saw palmetto and biotin. 96 Scientific References included.
Most hair loss treatments are ineffective; only finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil show effectiveness.