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scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble
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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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research Over-The-Counter Drugs Against Hair Loss
Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness, except for minoxidil, which works but stops working if you stop using it.
research Comprehension Testing for Over-the-Counter Drug Labels: Goals, Methods, Target Population, and Testing Environment
The paper concludes that drug labels should be clear for all, especially for those with low literacy, and suggests aiming for high comprehension test passing rates with diverse test populations.
research Double Dosing
Taking the same medication under different brand names caused harmful side effects.
research Symptoms of Hypogonadism Caused by 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
A man's low testosterone and related symptoms improved after he stopped taking hair loss drugs.
research Acute Hepatitis After Treatment for Hair Loss with Oral Green Tea Extracts (Camellia Sinensis)
Green tea extract for hair loss may cause liver damage.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity PP405: The Ultimate Hair Loss Drug for Complete Hair Growth
PP405 is a new hair loss treatment in phase 2 trials that may promote hair growth by increasing lactate production and activating hair follicle stem cells. It could potentially replace hormone-disrupting treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
community Fevipiprant 2019!
The conversation discusses Fevipiprant, an asthma drug that may block CRTH2 and potentially stop male pattern baldness (MPB) without inhibiting DHT. It also mentions the use of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.
community Why use Finasteride instead of Dutasteride?
People are discussing why some choose finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss, noting that while dutasteride is more effective, it's also more expensive, less researched, and potentially has more side effects. Some users shared personal experiences with side effects from both drugs, and others mentioned that finasteride is FDA approved for hair loss, while dutasteride is not, except in Japan.
community I rather have receding temples than diffused thinning all over
User with diffused thinning hair prefers receding temples, as hair transplant could fix it. Finasteride and minoxidil suggested to improve hair density.
community Dermatologist said that Minox ONLY is the way to go and that's the international medical concensus
A dermatologist advised using only minoxidil for hair loss, citing it as a lifelong therapy and dismissing finasteride due to potential side effects. Several users disagreed, recommending a combination of minoxidil and finasteride for better results.