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    GlossarySignal Transduction Inhibitor (STI)

    blocks cell communication pathways to prevent abnormal growth

    A Signal Transduction Inhibitor (STI) is a type of drug that blocks the communication pathways within cells, which are responsible for transmitting signals from the cell surface to the interior. These inhibitors can interfere with the processes that lead to cell growth, division, and survival, making them useful in treating conditions like cancer, where cell signaling pathways are often overactive.

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      community Still thinning on dut + oral min

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 26-year-old is experiencing worsening hair thinning despite using dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 5 mg, alongside ketoconazole for seborrheic dermatitis. Users suggest patience, as results may take 12–18 months, and consider increasing the dutasteride dosage or consulting a dermatologist.

      community Stimulate hair growth- without minoxidil

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is seeking alternatives to Minoxidil for hair growth, currently using 0.1% topical finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include microneedling, red light therapy, rosemary oil, and other topical treatments like cetirizine, Stemoxydine, and Latanoprost.

      community Still receding at 8 months on finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and microneedling to address hair loss but continues to experience recession after 8 months. Suggestions include being patient as treatments can take 12-18 months to show effects, considering a switch to dutasteride, and consulting a dermatologist for potential underlying scalp conditions.

      community Still losing on 0.5mg dut and 2.5 mg oral minox

      in General  102 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily. They are considering increasing the dutasteride dosage or maintaining the current routine.