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    GlossaryHair Growth Promotion (stimulating hair growth)

    process of encouraging new hair growth or enhancing existing hair

    Hair Growth Promotion refers to the process of encouraging the growth of new hair or enhancing the health and thickness of existing hair. This can be achieved through various methods, including the use of topical treatments like minoxidil, oral medications such as finasteride, natural remedies, and lifestyle changes like improved diet and reduced stress. It is often a focus in the treatment of conditions like alopecia, where hair loss is a primary concern.

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      community Wouldn’t this nuclear stack make it almost impossible to lose hair?

      in Research/Science  68 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen involving dutasteride, pyrilutamide, oral minoxidil, and microneedling, with the aim of suppressing DHT and stimulating hair growth. Users debate the effectiveness and potential side effects of these treatments, noting that individual results may vary and that no treatment is foolproof.

      community What’s your nuclear protocol???

      in Chat  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      People discussed their intense hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, tretinoin, essential oils, microneedling, and various topical sprays. Some users reported success with these methods in preventing hair loss and stimulating hair growth.

      community Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !

      in Research/Science  328 upvotes 2 months ago
      Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.