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October 2014 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”
People with alopecia areata have higher levels of osteopontin, which might be important in the disease's development, but this doesn't relate to how severe the disease is.
The conversation is about optimism for new hair loss treatments like Stemson's bioengineering, osteopotin, SCUBE3, GT20029, and Verteprofin, and inquires about other notable treatments.
John has experienced slight hair gains and stability over 20 years using Dutasteride, which is more effective than Finasteride in reducing scalp DHT and maintaining hair. Dutasteride at 0.5mg daily has a similar side effect profile to Finasteride, but at higher doses, it may increase the risk of sexual side effects.
A new painless microneedle patch shows promise in reversing hair loss. The discussion focuses on potential new treatments beyond common options like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Iontophoresis and sonophoresis can enhance drug delivery into the scalp. Combining these methods may improve the effectiveness of topical treatments like dutasteride and certain peptides.
Osteopontin, a protein involved in hair growth on moles, may help with hair loss. However, it is also linked to Alzheimer's, cancer, and bone development, so caution is advised.