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      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  92 upvotes 2 years ago
      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 Brutal Hair loss At 19: Help+Treatment Questions

      in Chat  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing hair loss since 17 uses finasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller, ketoconazole shampoo, and oral castor oil, but sees little improvement. They seek advice on adding an anti-androgen, considering alfatradiol.

      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community Opinions on Scalp fibrosis and DHT?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the theory that scalp fibrosis contributes to male pattern baldness (MPB) by increasing DHT concentration, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil. The user seeks opinions on the theory and the effectiveness of scalp massages.

      community I am actually regrowing my hairline without minoxidil or finasteride (mechanical stimulation)

       128 upvotes 6 years ago
      Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.