research Hair Growth Promotion Activity and Its Mechanism of Polygonum Multiflorum
Polygonum multiflorum can promote hair growth when taken orally or applied topically.
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5 / 103 results research 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Components as Antiandrogens From Herbal Medicine
A plant extract was found to effectively block an enzyme related to male hormone-related diseases.
research A Case of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in a Patient with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Frontal fibrosing alopecia might be linked to autoimmune diseases.
research EP03: An Audit of Glucocorticoid Prescription in Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis
Many patients with Giant Cell Arteritis did not follow their steroid treatment plans properly.
research Discrimination and Proper Use of Polygoni Multiflori Radix, Cynanchi Wilfordii Radix, and Cynanchi Auriculati Radix in Korea: A Descriptive Review
The review suggests renaming two herbs to avoid confusion and recommends more research for safe use.
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3 / 3 resultscommunity How come dutasteride doesn't lower allopregnanolone, but finasteride does?
Finasteride significantly lowers allopregnanolone levels, while dutasteride's effect is less clear and may vary. Some users speculate that dutasteride might be healthier for the brain due to its different inhibition pathways.
community 5 alpha reductase type 1 is in brain tissue producing the main endogenous gabaergic allopregnanolone, not 2. How can finasteride as a 5ar2 lower that?
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Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.