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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Nutraceuticals for Androgenetic Alopecia
Nutrafol® and Viviscal® can slightly help hair growth in hair loss.
research Non-Ablative Er:YAG Laser Is an Effective Tool in the Treatment Arsenal of Androgenetic Alopecia
Non-ablative Er:YAG laser effectively treats hair loss with high patient satisfaction and no side effects.
research Effects of Oral Supplementation of Nutraceutical Formulations - Trichovitals® in Young Adults for Healthy Maintenance of Hair Growth
Trichovitals® supplement improves hair thickness, reduces hair loss, and promotes hair growth in young adults.
research Nutraceuticals: A Review
Nutraceuticals may improve skin health and protect against aging, but more research is needed on their optimal use and possible health risks.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Therapy Update
There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Can someone explain why it's "dumb" to just drink topical liquid minoxidil?
The conversation discusses the risks and methods of ingesting liquid minoxidil for hair loss. Concerns include dosing accuracy, safety of ingredients, and potential side effects compared to using oral minoxidil tablets.
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.
community Failure with 5mg oral minoxidil, looking for experiences of people who used topical with glycerin as a vehicle.
Oral minoxidil was ineffective for OP, causing hair loss and unwanted body hair, while topical minoxidil showed significant regrowth. OP is switching to topical minoxidil with glycerin due to scalp issues with propylene glycol.
community Oral Minoxidil Eyelashes Are Insane
Oral minoxidil can significantly increase eyelash length and thickness. Users report mixed results on hair growth, with some experiencing increased body hair.
community Oral Minoxidil worse hair after 1 year
The user switched from topical to oral Minoxidil and Finasteride but saw no improvement after a year, with hair appearing thinner. They recently switched to Dutasteride, hoping for better results.