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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
learn Alopecia Areata
autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Controlled Delivery of T-box21 Small Interfering RNA Ameliorates Autoimmune Alopecia in a C3H/HeJ Mouse Model
Controlled delivery of specific RNA and IL-4 restored hair growth in mice with autoimmune alopecia.
research Congenital Triangular Alopecia: A Close Mimicker of Alopecia Areata
CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review of Disease Pathogenesis
Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
research Alopecia Areata: Animal Models Illuminate Autoimmune Pathogenesis and Novel Immunotherapeutic Strategies
Animal models have helped understand hair loss from alopecia areata and find new treatments.
research Cutaneous Drug Delivery: An Update
New methods like nanoparticles and microneedles show promise for better skin drug delivery, especially for hair disorders.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Don’t do like me. Don’t take a long break from Fin and Min
Stopping finasteride and minoxidil can cause significant hair shedding, so they should be continued indefinitely. Concerns about finasteride affecting fertility or causing birth defects are mostly unfounded, but some stop for personal reasons.
community Don't think I can go on like this anymore
A 24-year-old is struggling with severe depression and anxiety due to hair loss, despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years. They are advised to consider shaving their head, exploring wigs or hair systems, and focusing on other aspects of life like health, relationships, and career.
community Won’t pp405 and gt20029 be patented and be almost unreasonably expensive
Concerns about the potential high cost of new hair loss treatments, pp405 and gt20029, were discussed, with some users willing to pay a premium if they are effective. Alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned as current, more affordable options, and there is speculation about future generic versions and black market availability.
community Don't take Dutasteride. Dutasteride destroyed my hairline. Dutasteride gave me cow tits. Dutasteride killed my family.
Dutasteride is humorously criticized for causing hairline damage and unwanted side effects. The conversation is satirical, with users joking about the effects of Dutasteride.
community Didn’t wear a hat to work today - 4 months Topical 0.3/6% Fin/Min in
The user shared progress after four months of using a topical treatment with 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil from Hims, noting positive results and considering switching to oral medication for convenience. Other users discussed the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride, emphasizing that first-time users often see the best results, and shared personal experiences with hair regrowth and maintenance.