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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Verteporfin
chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions
learn Latanoprost
glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
learn Hair Multiplication
extract, clone, and reinsert your own hair cells
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch S-1 Induced Discoid Lupus Erythematosus-Like Lesions and Long-Term Complete Response for Para-Aortic Lymph Node Recurrence of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report
S-1 treatment led to a complete response in pancreatic cancer with manageable side effects.
research Exhaustive Analysis of Scalp Hair Regression: Subjective and Objective Perception from Initial Hair Loss to Severe Miniaturization and Drug-Induced Regrowth
Hair loss reduces hair thickness and coverage, but drug treatments mainly revive dormant hairs rather than reverse thinning; patients often undervalue their hair loss severity.
research Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil 5% and Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Versus Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Monotherapy in Non-Segmental Vitiligo
The combination treatment showed some improvement but wasn't significantly better than using betamethasone valerate alone.
research A Review of the FAERS Data on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Implications for Postfinasteride Syndrome
The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.
research Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part III
Saw palmetto may improve urinary symptoms with fewer sexual side effects compared to some medications.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity M19, Progress pics, fin monotherapy. 1 month vs 5 months
A user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using finasteride, noting hair growth and minimal side effects. They suggested adding minoxidil for further hair growth if needed.
community Homemade topical spironolactone
The potential effectiveness of homemade topical spironolactone in treating hair loss, with studies suggesting it is more effective than finasteride and even minoxidil when used as monotherapy. The conversation also mentions that other anti-androgens are being developed which may soon hit the market.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
community Should I give minoxidil a try or should I wait to see if I can get any more results from my regimen (fin, Ru58841, microneedling) almost at the 1year mark since starting also wondering if I can mix my ru58841 powder into minoxidil and just use that as my solvent
The conversation discusses whether to add minoxidil to an existing hair loss treatment regimen that includes finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. Some users suggest trying minoxidil and monitoring for side effects, while others advise waiting to see if current treatments improve results after one year.
community Starting Pyrilutamide tomorrow. Will keep everyone updated
The user healthydudenextdoor starting a new topical anti-androgen hair loss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and discussing their current regimen of finasteride and minoxidil.