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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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research The Proportion of Catagen and Telogen Hair Follicles in Occipital Scalp of Male Androgenetic Alopecia Patients: Challenging the Established Dogma
The belief about hair shedding phases is likely incorrect and needs reevaluation.
research The Follicular Automaton Model: Effect of Stochasticity and Synchronization of Hair Cycles
The model showed that randomness accurately describes individual hair growth cycles and that synchronization can cause large fluctuations not seen in humans.
research The Hair Cycle of the Mouse and Its Importance in the Study of Sequences of Experimental Carcinogenesis
Understanding the mouse hair cycle is crucial for cancer research.
research Anatomy and Physiology of Hair
Hair is important for protection, social interaction, and temperature control, and is made of a growth cycle-influenced follicle and a complex shaft.
research Effects of Cudrania Tricuspidata and Sargassum Fusiforme Extracts on Hair Growth in C57BL/6 Mice
Cudrania tricuspidata and Sargassum fusiforme extracts improved hair growth in mice by affecting growth-related genes.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Itching during shedding phases: Nuancing the DHT itch?
Increased scalp itching during shedding phases while on finasteride treatment may coincide with hair regrowth and recovery. This suggests that itching might not always indicate continued hair loss and could encourage persistence with the treatment.
community M22 Shedding recovery fin 1mg min 1ml
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.
community Big regrowth after a big shedding period (11 months on fin)
The post discusses a 21-year-old male's significant hair regrowth after experiencing shedding periods during an 11-month treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, biotin, and dermaroller. The conversation encourages persistence with the treatment despite shedding phases, as hair tends to grow back thicker and longer.
community 6.5 Months Finasteride, Derma Roller, & Biotin Supplements. 32 Male, no side effects. Shedding at month 2 and month 6. Shedding has now stopped.
A man shared his 6.5-month progress using finasteride, a derma roller, and biotin supplements for hair loss, with no side effects and overcoming two shedding phases. Commenters are impressed, noting hairline improvement and discussing the potential of these treatments in regrowing hair, especially at the temples.
community 1 year and 5 months progress oral fin + topical min
User shared progress on hair regrowth using 1.25 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil, and a 1.5 mm dermaroller twice a week, with no side effects. Users discussed shedding phases, application methods, and the necessity of continuous treatment to maintain results.