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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 Topical Minoxidil and Tretinoin Combined with an Oral Vitamin D Analog as a Treatment for Woolly Hair
Using minoxidil and tretinoin on the skin, along with oral vitamin D, improved hair thickness and density in two girls with woolly hair.
research Prevalence of Low Serum Vitamin D Levels in Patients Presenting With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Low vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss, and vitamin D might help treat it.
research Vitamin D and Skin: A Review and Update
Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat and prevent various skin conditions.
research Topical Calcipotriol Versus Oral Vitamin D in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Rubbing calcipotriol on the skin works better than taking vitamin D pills for treating mild to moderate alopecia areata.
research Vitamin D Status and the Effect of Oral Vitamin D Treatment in Children with Alopecia Areata
Oral vitamin D treatment can help some children with alopecia areata who have vitamin D deficiency.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Diagnosed with MPB at 16 (Male)
A 16-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness (MPB) was prescribed hair vitamins, vitamin D, a non-ketoconazole shampoo, and redenysl + serum, with a suggestion for GFC or IHRF treatments. Some users recommended minoxidil, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, while others advised against certain treatments until the age of 18.
community Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.
A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.
community Worth it to add topical fin to oral fin?
The user is taking 1mg finasteride daily and RU58841 5% but still experiencing hair loss. They are considering adding topical finasteride or switching to dutasteride, and are not planning to use minoxidil until hair loss stabilizes.
community UPDATE: The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!
Hair loss theory involves 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase (3AHD) converting DHT to androstenol. Discussion explores potential treatments and encourages more research.