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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
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popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor
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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 / 77 resultscommunity You will lose hair if your prostaglandins aren't in balance
Prostaglandin balance affects hair loss, particularly in conditions like Lichen Planopilaris, where an imbalance can lead to hair follicle damage. Treatments mentioned include prostaglandin analogs and Pioglitazone HCL, with a focus on maintaining prostaglandin equilibrium for potential hair regrowth.
community Don’t Get Too Hyped About PP405. We've Seen This Movie Before.
PP405 is a new hair loss treatment showing early promise with a 20% hair density increase, but skepticism exists due to past failures of similar treatments like Pyrilutamide, RU58841, and Bimatoprost. Users debate its potential effectiveness, with some hopeful due to Google's involvement, while others urge caution without more evidence.
community New & Improved Hair Growth Stack for Maximum Results
A user shared a hair growth stack using minoxidil sulfate, valproic acid, bimatoprost, blue copper peptide, and other ingredients, emphasizing a gel-based formula for better skin tolerance. Another user suggested adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride for more effective long-term results.
community Chromosome 20’s balding effects and why fin likely isn’t working for some.
Finasteride is effective for DHT/AR-driven hair loss but not for chromosome 20-driven cases, where treatments like minoxidil, prostaglandin analogs, and low-level laser therapy may be more beneficial. Genetic testing can help determine the underlying cause of hair loss to tailor treatment effectively.
community 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.