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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 Surgical Approaches for Repigmenting Vitiligo 2.0
Assessing CD8+ T cell levels before surgery may improve vitiligo treatment outcomes.
research The Functional Relevance of the Type 1 Cytokines IFN-γ and IL-2 in Alopecia Areata of C3H/HeJ Mice
IFN-γ and IL-2 are important for T cell activation in hair loss in mice.
research Alopecia Areata: An Overview of the Disease and Its Genetic Basis
Understanding the genetics of alopecia areata could lead to better treatments.
research Localized Syringolymphoid Hyperplasia with Alopecia and Anhidrosis
SLHA can be hard to diagnose and needs teamwork between specialists.
research Apremilast and Tofacitinib Exert Differential Effects in the Humanized Mouse Model of Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib was more effective than apremilast in treating hair loss in a mouse model of alopecia areata.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.
Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss
Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.
community 22 yr asian male 2 year fin results
The user "Top_Replacement_7777" shared their positive results with finasteride for hair loss. They asked about maintaining their hair with finasteride and the impact of vaping on hair growth. Another user reassured them that vaping wouldn't affect their progress.
community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?
The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.