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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Minoxidil Overdose With ECG Changes: Case Report and Review
Minoxidil overdose caused heart changes, treated with stomach wash, charcoal, and IV fluids.
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Vav2 changes how hair follicle stem cells' genes work as they age, which might improve regeneration but also raise cancer risk.
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Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
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CRISPR/Cas9 has improved precision and control but still faces clinical challenges.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity New study shows that microneedling is an ineffective hair loss treatment
The effectiveness of microneedling as a hair loss treatment, with evidence from studies and anecdotal accounts from other users. It is suggested that combining microneedling with minoxidil or finasteride may be more effective than using microneedling alone, although some people have had success using only microneedling.
community Hair texture changed on fin/min
The post discusses how using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss resulted in the user's hair changing from straight to wavy. The responses suggest this change indicates healthier, thicker hair and share similar experiences, while also expressing concerns about potential side effects of the treatments.
community I don’t even care about my hair I just like taking drugs
A user's experimentation with various hair loss treatments, including medications and topical applications; as well as their desire to experience unusual sensations through the use of drugs.
community switched from topical to oral minoxidil (topical mixed with water) 3 months ago and aside from being much easier i’ve also had much more density overall. My results aren’t even finished yet!
This user discussed using oral minoxidil as a hair loss treatment, and was cautioned against mixing topical minoxidil with water and drinking it due to potential side effects and risks. Other users shared their concerns about the dangers of self-prescribing medications without consulting a doctor.
community 5 year update on Finasteride and Minoxidil
The user has used finasteride and minoxidil for five years to slow hair loss but hasn't seen regrowth. They are considering increasing finasteride dosage, switching to dutasteride, and exploring microneedling and oral minoxidil.