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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 and Hair Follicle Regression
ICAM-1 helps regulate hair growth cycles and skin remodeling.
research Regression of Pathological Changes Induced by Long-Term Administration of Contraceptive Steroids to Rodents
Some steroid-induced health issues in rodents improved after stopping treatment, but hair loss and eye problems did not.
research Tumor Regression Predicts Higher Risk of Sentinel Node Involvement in Thin Cutaneous Melanomas
Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
research Natural Scalp Hair Regression in Preclinical Stages of Male Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Reversal by Finasteride
Finasteride reverses early hair loss and promotes growth.
research Expression Level of Prostaglandin D2 Receptor 2 Regulates Hair Regression
Higher levels of the DP2 receptor may lead to hair loss.
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5 / 961 resultscommunity Regression? Has anyone experienced this?
The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is concerned about regression despite consistent use of finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. The consensus is that this is likely a temporary shedding phase, and adjustments to the dermarolling frequency are suggested.
community Insane regression after hyper-responding (17M) AMA
A 17-year-old experienced significant hair loss after switching from topical to oral minoxidil and adding finasteride. The recommendation is to return to topical minoxidil and continue with finasteride or consider dutasteride.
community Progression or regression? One year of oral Fin (1mg daily) x oral Min (2.5mg daily)
The user has been taking oral finasteride (1mg daily) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg daily) for about a year to treat hair loss and is unsure about the progress, considering switching to dutasteride and increasing the minoxidil dose. Photos were shared for comparison, and another user suggested continuing the current treatment unless the condition worsens.
community Dutasteride 1 year regression. Depressing. (With pictures for proof)
A user shared their experience of hair loss progression after one year on dutasteride, expressing disappointment with no improvement and considering other treatments like RU58841. Other users offered mixed responses, some seeing no change, others suggesting the hair loss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss.
community Tretinoin potentially can make hair loss worse ?
Tretinoin may worsen hair loss by inducing premature hair follicle regression. It can be used with minoxidil to increase absorption but should not be used alone.