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research Higher plasma leptin is associated with higher risk of androgenetic alopecia in men

8 citations , April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher plasma leptin levels, which were associated with an increased risk of developing the condition.

research 271 The role of local and systemic leptin in androgenetic alopecia

April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

In this study, higher plasma leptin levels were associated with increased risk and severity of androgenetic alopecia in men, but further research is needed to understand the clinical implications.

research Lectin‐binding profiles for normal skin appendages and their tumors

18 citations , December 1992 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”

This study observed that lectin-binding patterns in skin appendage tumors reveal differences in sweat gland tumors compared to normal tissues, but pilosebaceous tumors maintained a similar lectin-binding pattern to their corresponding normal structures.

research Sulforaphane promotes murine hair growth by accelerating the degradation of dihydrotestosterone

12 citations , February 2016 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications”

This study found that sulforaphane treatment enhanced hair regeneration in ob/ob mice by increasing DHT-degrading enzyme levels and lowering plasma testosterone and DHT.

research Advancing fat graft survival: from adipose-derived stem cell mechanisms to next-generation regenerative strategies

June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology”

This review discusses autologous fat grafting in various medical procedures, emphasizing the differing effects of stromal vascular fraction and expanded adipose-derived stem cells on fat retention, but reports no new clinical results.

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community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.

in Research/Science 140 upvotes 2 years ago

Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.

community Dut and Minox possible progress.

in Progress Pictures 51 upvotes 1 month ago

The user has been using 0.5mg dutasteride every other day and 1.25mg minoxidil daily for hair loss, with plans to increase minoxidil to 2.5mg daily. Suggestions include trying topical minoxidil with tretinoin, microneedling, and maintaining consistent medication use for better results.

community Reminder: You cannot donate blood if you are taking Fin or Dut

730 upvotes 1 year ago

You cannot donate blood if you are taking finasteride or dutasteride due to potential risks to pregnant women. Finasteride has a shorter wait time to donate blood compared to dutasteride, and both oral and topical forms can disqualify you from donating.

community How Veradermics secured a total of $220 million in series B and C financing for oral minoxidil, I will never understand.....

in Chat 38 upvotes 10 months ago

Veradermics' oral minoxidil shows promise for hair regrowth, with some users reporting significant improvements, while Pelage's PP405 results are less convincing and lack transparency. There is skepticism about both treatments' long-term effectiveness and potential side effects.

community Common hair-loss drug consistently associated with higher rates of psychiatric harm

in Research/Science 183 upvotes 11 months ago

Finasteride and dutasteride can cause psychiatric side effects like depression and suicidal thoughts in some users, especially those with a history of mental health issues. While some users experience positive hair growth results, others face severe psychological effects, raising concerns about their safety and the need for careful monitoring.

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learn Platelet-Rich Plasma

growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

Is Platelet-Rich Plasma more effective when combined with topical treatments or supplements? Combining Platelet-Rich Plasma with topical treatments often enhances hair growth results.

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