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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
learn Osteopontin
signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Studies on Synthesis of Finasteride
The new method for making finasteride is cheaper and gives a higher yield.
research Novel Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase
New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
research Cosmeceuticals
Isotretinoin and tazarotene help treat acne, while minoxidil and finasteride promote hair growth.
research Structural Studies of Two Solid Steroid Compounds
Androsterone and finasteride have different solid forms, with new findings correcting previous errors and identifying a new form.
research Improvement of Techniques of Synthesis of Finasteride
The new method for making Finasteride is cheaper and safer for large-scale production.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Don’t like the density at all, 2nd hair transplant
The user is unhappy with the results of their second hair transplant, feeling that grafts were wasted on an already transplanted hairline instead of increasing mid-scalp density. They regret stopping medications like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841, which led to significant hair loss, and plan to restart them.
community Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong
A 38-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss progression and tried topical Minoxidil for 15 months without success, then switched to a combination spray with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Tretinoin for two months, still seeing no improvement. Users suggest patience, as Finasteride can take six months to a year to show results, and recommend considering oral treatments if health permits, while also advising against washing off treatments too soon.
community Didn’t expect this much regrowth this early the grass really is coming in 🌱
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 months on daily 0.5 mg oral dutasteride and 3 months of 5% topical minoxidil, with better results after switching to foam minoxidil. They attribute most gains to minoxidil, as dutasteride takes longer to show effects, and report no side effects.
community 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.