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research Characterizing Loss of Response Occurring in a Small Number of Patients During 3 Years of Long-Term Maintenance Therapy with Baricitinib 4-mg: Results From BRAVE-AA1 and -AA2 Trials

January 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine”

This study of baricitinib in adults with severe alopecia areata found that after initial success, 10.9% of participants lost treatment response by Week 152. Factors like longer disease duration and severe baseline symptoms were more common in those losing response.

research Assessment of the anti‐hair loss potential of Camellia japonica fruit shell extract in vitro

10 citations , November 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

In this laboratory study, Camellia japonica fruit shell extract showed potential to mitigate hair loss by promoting hair cell growth and reducing harmful effects of DHT and oxidative stress.

research A Case of 300 Pound Weight Loss, Malabsorption, Malnutrition and Protein Losing Enteropathy Due to Systemic Lupus Erythematosis of the Small Intestine

September 2007 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology”

This case report illustrates that Systemic Lupus Erythematosus can lead to severe malabsorption, weight loss, and small bowel inflammation, requiring recognition for effective treatment and improved outcomes.

research 0525 AI-driven discovery and mechanistic evaluation of cyclofuse: A novel small molecule for anti–hair-loss applications

July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

research Hair density, hair diameter and the prevalence of female pattern hair loss: reply from authors

May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This brief article is a response from the authors about hair density, hair diameter, and female pattern hair loss, and it reports no new clinical findings.

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community What hair loss pattern is this?

in General 157 upvotes 9 months ago

The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.

community Out of curiosity, why are Finasteride pills formulated as small tablets, while Dutasteride pills are much larger soft gel capsules?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 41 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride and Dutasteride are used for hair loss, with Dutasteride often in gel form for better bioavailability. Switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride is common, with some users combining treatments like Minoxidil for improved results.

community KX-826 , a small change in the pipeline

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 7 months ago

KX-826 is undergoing trials for hair loss treatment, showing similar effectiveness between 0.5% and 1.0% dosages, with mild side effects compared to finasteride. Users discuss combining KX-826 with other treatments like minoxidil and clascoterone for better results.

community Let Me Sell You on NAC

17 upvotes 7 years ago

The conversation discusses using NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) alongside minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some users noting potential hairline improvement and increased energy. The original poster reduced their finasteride dosage due to mental decline and anxiety, and while NAC's effects on hair are anecdotal, it is considered low-risk with other health benefits.

community New Hair Loss Treatment: Adipose Derived Secretomes

18 upvotes 1 year ago

Adipose-derived stem cell secretome showed significant improvement in hair density and growth, especially when combined with minoxidil, suggesting a synergistic effect. The study had limitations, including a small sample size and potential bias.

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learn Azelaic Acid

azelaic acid: Does it work for all types of hair loss or just DHT? One small randomised trial (26 women) found 5% azelaic acid comparable to 2% minoxidil for female pattern hair loss, and the anti-DHT rationale rests on laboratory work; for alopecia areata, telogen effluvium and seborrhoeic dermatitis there is no trial evidence for azelaic acid at all.

learn Redensyl

Does Redensyl prevent hair loss or only help when there's already visible hair loss? The only human data on Redensyl is a small, unpublished manufacturer study in men who already had androgenetic alopecia; there is no evidence in people without visible hair loss, so nothing supports using it to prevent hair loss before it starts.

learn Centella

Got small bald circles with no warning? Centella creams might calm the area and kickstart new growth. There is no published human trial of Centella asiatica for alopecia areata or any other hair loss; the only hair-related studies are cell-culture work. Community users describe Centella creams as soothing for an irritated scalp, not as regrowth treatments, and a new bald patch needs a doctor's diagnosis first.

learn PP405

mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitor by Pelage in early trials

Got small bald patches they say are from stress? PP405 sprays could help bring them back to life. PP405 is an experimental topical gel from Pelage Pharmaceuticals that inhibits the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier; its registered Phase 2 trial (NCT06393452) tested it once daily in 78 adults with pattern hair loss, for safety and tolerability. It is not approved, not for sale, and has not been studied in alopecia areata or stress-related shedding.

learn Vitamin E

Is it better to take Vitamin E orally or apply it topically for hair loss? Oral mixed tocotrienols have one small randomized human trial reporting increased hair count; topical vitamin E has no human trial for pattern hair loss, only a 1965 rabbit study. Neither is approved for hair loss, and high-dose vitamin E carries bleeding risk.

learn Microneedling

technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

learn Mesotherapy

technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Exosomes

Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles

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