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cosmetic product that temporarily makes hair appear thicker
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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects
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precursor of vitamin B5 with hair stimulating effects
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5 / 1000+ results![Objective outcome measures: Collecting meaningful data on alopecia areata](/images/research/268796d5-858d-477e-9574-d92ff0f31971/small/16020.jpg)
research Objective outcome measures: Collecting meaningful data on alopecia areata
The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.
![Clinician vs Self-ratings of Hirsutism in Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome](/images/research/466abd5e-817d-4d2f-88f0-de9d866fb0da/small/32608.jpg)
research Clinician vs Self-ratings of Hirsutism in Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.
![Reproducibility of global photographic assessments of patients with male pattern baldness in a clinical trial with finasteride.](/images/research/a5caed8d-029e-4b21-a9fa-d01fc72d4b46/small/2055.jpg)
research Reproducibility of global photographic assessments of patients with male pattern baldness in a clinical trial with finasteride.
A trial found that using finasteride, a hair growth drug, can be effectively measured by comparing before and after photos.
![Comparison of the efficacy of niosomal minoxidil with conventional minoxidil in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: A randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial](/images/research/9ac630f8-ae84-4143-bd12-4bc86ff9694a/small/3467.jpg)
research Comparison of the efficacy of niosomal minoxidil with conventional minoxidil in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: A randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial
Niosomal minoxidil was found to be more effective in increasing hair count and patient satisfaction than conventional minoxidil in treating hair loss.
![Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia](/images/research/06fd64bd-3af4-499e-bc89-983998bf86fb/small/2982.jpg)
research Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Is anyone using melatonin for hair loss?
Melatonin is being discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, with questions about its effectiveness and whether it should be used topically or orally. No specific conclusions or personal experiences were shared.
community Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease
Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.
community Male pattern baldness, and mental health
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.
community Bad experience at Dermatologist
A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.
community My fin experience over 13+ years
The user's experience and success with taking finasteride to treat hair loss, which is confirmed by other users who have taken it without side effects. The user also advises that consulting a doctor before starting any kind of treatment for hair loss is important, as opposed to relying on self-made remedies available online.