research Pilosebaceous Unit: Structure, Function, and Disorders
Androgens and other hormones affect hair growth and skin conditions like acne.
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5 / 148 results research Hair Follicle Stem Cells: Insights from the 2003 Workshop
Hair follicle stem cells can generate all hair cell types, skin, and sebaceous glands.
research Self-Assembled Polymeric Nanocarriers for the Targeted Delivery of Retinoic Acid to the Hair Follicle
The new micelle formulation delivers acne treatment more effectively and safely than current gels.
research Hirsutism and the Variable Response of the Pilosebaceous Unit to Androgens
Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.
research Selective Delivery of Adapalene to the Human Hair Follicle Under Finite Dose Conditions Using Polymeric Micelle Nanocarriers
Polymeric micelle nanocarriers deliver adapalene more effectively to hair follicles than commercial products.
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5 / 11 resultscommunity How come Dut doesn’t cause more brain problems than fin if it inhibits Type 1 5AR?
Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risk profiles despite Dutasteride blocking more types of 5AR in the brain. Some users report no mood issues with either drug, and it is suggested that Dutasteride's larger molecular size may limit its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.
community Scalp tension and thickness of the galea aponeurotica, inflammation and potential treatment pathways
Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.
community My one year results on fin/min.
A user shared their one-year results using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, showing noticeable improvement. They started seeing results at six months, using 1ml liquid twice a day and a pill once a day.
community Progress pictures 32 to 35 y/o. Fin 1mg and Minoxidil 5% daily.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair growth after using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% daily for three years. Commenters are impressed, discussing the effectiveness and asking about additional treatments like derma rolling and side effects.
community 14 months on dutasteride only (took at least a year to see results)
A user's 14 month experience with Dutasteride for hair loss and other users discussing their experiences with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.