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research Regulation of the Human Hair Cycle
The conclusion is that effectively treating hair disorders is difficult due to the complex factors affecting hair growth and more research is needed to improve treatments.
research EEMCO Guidance for the Assessment of Hair Shedding and Alopecia
The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
research Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, works better for women, and requires consistent use.
research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
research The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance
Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
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5 / 866 resultscommunity Nuking DHT at the age of 17 - My Hairloss Stack💪🏼
A 17-year-old shares their hair loss treatment, using oral finasteride, dutasteride, stemoxydine, alfatradiol, and a placebo product, but cannot use minoxidil due to an allergic reaction. Others discuss similar treatments and question the use of dutasteride at a young age.
community Losing on Dut 0.5 mg + Minox 2.5 mg daily - end of the road?
A 32-year-old male is experiencing hair loss despite using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 2.5 mg Minoxidil daily, along with previous hair transplants and Finasteride use. He is considering increasing Dutasteride dosage and exploring other treatments like RU58841, but remains skeptical about their effectiveness and concerned about costs.
community Microneedling Isn’t Snake Oil — It’s Evidence-Based. Let’s Talk Studies, Not Fear.
Microneedling is supported by research as an effective adjuvant treatment for hair loss, especially when combined with Minoxidil or Finasteride, with minimal side effects if done properly. Concerns about long-term safety and potential risks like infection or fibrosis remain, but many users report positive results.
community Found this in a Facebook ad. Real stuff or a new snake oil? FLEAVA
The conversation is about a product called FLEAVA, found in a Facebook ad, and whether it is effective or just another scam. One user believes it is likely a scam and mentions that such products usually don't compete with Minoxidil.
community Can we try, collectively, a little zix experiment?
User suggests a DIY zix formula for hair loss treatment and shares personal success with it. Another user disagrees, calling zix a "snake oil potion" and advises finding a real treatment instead.