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research In the quest to stymie time, will laboratory data stand up in man?

October 2005 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation”

This review discusses various theories and mechanisms of aging, highlighting recent findings on the hormone Klotho, which increased lifespan in mice in laboratory settings, but notes a potential trade-off with human health risks.

Microneedling With Growth Factors Is An Effective Alternative For Follicular Regeneration And Increased Hair Density In Androgenetic Alopecia

research O MICROAGULHAMENTO COM FATORES DE CRESCIMENTO É UMA ALTERNATIVA EFICAZ PARA A REGENERAÇÃO FOLICULAR E O AUMENTO DA DENSIDADE CAPILAR NA ALOPECIA ANDROGENÉTICA

November 2025 in “Aurum Revista Multidisciplinar”

This study found that microneedling combined with growth factors significantly improved blood circulation, hair thickness, strand resistance, and psychological well-being in patients with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting this combination as a promising and safe treatment option.

research In Vitro Methodologies to Evaluate the Effects of Hair Care Products on Hair Fiber

13 citations , January 2017 in “Cosmetics”

This review discusses in vitro methods for evaluating the effects of hair care products on hair fibers, reporting no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate and accurate equipment for testing.

research Morphological Changes of Human Hair Related to "Graying".

April 2019 in “PubMed”

This study found that ponytails with small fractions of gray hair have significantly lower swing height and higher damping, affecting the dynamic movement and appearance compared to those with fewer gray hairs.

research THU0301 A Phase II Trial of Retinoids on Lupus Nephritis in A Single Center

1 citations , June 2016 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases”

In this study, researchers found that retinoids might improve lupus nephritis resistant to conventional treatments, but the sample size was too small for significant results, and side effects were noted.

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community Duta 2,5mg/day - No Progress - 28M

in Update 5 upvotes 1 year ago

A 28-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using treatments like oral minoxidil, finasteride, and high-dose dutasteride (2.5 mg). They suspect lichen planus might be contributing to the issue and plan to continue treatment while monitoring progress.

community Still losing ground slowly with Dutasteride + Minoxidil + Dermarolling + Nizoral over the course of 1.25 years of total treatment

in Update 13 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing slow hair loss despite using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, and Nizoral for 1.25 years and is considering further tests and treatments. They are also supplementing with vitamin D and iron and using a prescribed steroid cream.

community Insulins impact on androgen levels

16 upvotes 4 years ago

Controlling insulin levels through intermittent fasting and a low glycemic diet may improve hair quality by reducing androgens. It's important to maintain proper nutrition, including electrolytes and protein, during fasting.

community How much shedding on dutasteride is too much? Really stressed out.

5 upvotes 3 years ago

The user experienced significant hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, which was attributed to telogen effluvium likely worsened by stress and an abrupt medication change. The user returned to finasteride and started oral minoxidil, resulting in hair recovery to 80-90% of its original state.

community Riken develops new method for culturing hair follicles

41 upvotes 8 years ago

A new stem cell method for culturing hair follicles is being developed as an alternative to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. There are concerns about its cost and accessibility despite plans for commercialization.

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learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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learn Finasteride

Does hair strand thickness decrease in men with androgenic alopecia? Can finasteride help restore it? Androgenic alopecia thins hair strands by miniaturizing follicles. The pivotal finasteride trials (1,553 men, 1 mg/day, two years) report increased hair counts and improved assessed appearance, but they measured density, not the diameter of individual strands, so the effect on thickness itself is not established.

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