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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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research New Methodology and Instrumentation for Follicular Unit Extraction: Lower Follicle Transection Rates and Expanded Patient Candidacy
The SAFE System may improve hair transplant results but isn't suitable for everyone.
research New Methodology and Instrumentation for Follicular Unit Extraction
The SAFE System for hair transplants results in low damage to follicles and could make the procedure suitable for more patients.
research Commentary
The SAFE System may reduce hair transplant transection rates but has been critiqued for not being as minimally invasive as claimed.
research Safety of Common Medications for Treating Dermatology Disorders in Pregnant Women
Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.
research Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Spironolactone in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Endocrine Therapies
The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity For those on TRT and suffer from a more aggressive type of (AGA) hairloss, what are your hair safe protocols?
People on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA) discuss using Dutasteride or Finasteride, sometimes combined with topical treatments like RU58841 or CB-03-01 (Breezula), to prevent hair loss. Concerns about side effects and costs of certain treatments are mentioned, with one individual sharing their experience of slowed hair loss using Finasteride alone.
community Hair shed after adding tretinoin with topical minoxydil
Adding tretinoin to a minoxidil routine can cause initial hair shedding, which may be normal as it potentially increases minoxidil's efficacy. Users suggest being cautious with tretinoin application, especially around microneedling, to avoid increased systemic absorption.
community Any experience on Natural DHT blocker?
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and stinging nettle extract for hair loss. Saw palmetto is noted to potentially halt mild hair loss.
community Sensitive liver, topical fin safe to try?
Topical finasteride is considered safer for the liver than oral finasteride due to less systemic absorption, but regular liver function tests are advised. The user is concerned about liver health due to a history of NAFLD and is exploring topical finasteride as a safer alternative.
community Methods Of Staying Safe On Ru58841 - My 2 Cents
RU58841 is used topically to prevent hair loss by blocking DHT, with suggestions to drink grapefruit juice, take breaks, avoid microneedling, and use lower concentrations to reduce side effects. Users discuss applying it at night to minimize systemic absorption.