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popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor
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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Male Pattern Baldness: Causes, Treatments, and Future Prospects
Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.
research Multi-Omics Analysis of Functional Substances and Expression Verification in Cashmere Fineness
The study concluded that the arachidonic acid pathway and the protein KRT79 play a role in determining the fineness of cashmere.
research Dermatological Medications and Local Therapeutics During Pregnancy
Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
research Bimatoprost Can Increase Growth and Density of Eyebrow Hair: A Prospective Study on a Group of Young Women
Bimatoprost is more effective than sweet almond oil for enhancing eyebrow growth.
research Topical Medication Instillation Techniques for Glaucoma
There is not enough evidence to know if different ways of putting in eye drops for glaucoma work better than others.
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5 / 55 resultscommunity My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.
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 Castor Oil - Yay or Nay?
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of castor oil for hair thickening, with one user noting it may increase prostaglandin E2 and decrease PGD2. The original poster plans to take 1-2ml orally daily.
community Zyrtec (Cetirizine) antihistamine for hair growth compared to Minoxidil NIH study
The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hair growth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hair growth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.
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.