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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
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research Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Clinical, Pathophysiologic, and Therapeutic Review
No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.
research The Efficacy of Topical Prostaglandin Analogs for Hair Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Topical prostaglandin analogs may help with hair growth but more research is needed.
research Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: What Is Available and What Is Coming?
Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.
research Efficacy of Off-Label Topical Treatments for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Some off-label treatments increase hair density, but long-term safety unknown.
research Local Treatments for Alopecia Areata: An Update
Various local treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but individualized plans and more research are needed.
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5 / 55 resultscommunity My dermatologist didn't give me finasteride and instead gave me latanoprost and some cream
User asked dermatologist for finasteride, received latanoprost and diprogenta cream instead. Others suggest latanoprost is expensive and not better than minoxidil, recommend trying another doctor for finasteride.
community UPDATE: The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!
Hair loss theory involves 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase (3AHD) converting DHT to androstenol. Discussion explores potential treatments and encourages more research.
community Interesting article links major MPB theories to western diet (and life-style)
community Peptides that Stop Hair Loss? | In-depth Literature Review Video
Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.
community Compounded topicals
BionicBell discussed using Bimatoprost, a medication typically for eyelash growth, for hair loss and mentioned a compounding pharmacy that can mix it with other ingredients like minoxidil and finasteride. They are seeking advice on using topical finasteride for female pattern baldness and are considering a custom foam combination to maximize hair growth results.