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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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research Study of Diffuse Alopecia in Females
Most women in the study lost hair due to stress, fever, childbirth, surgery, or thyroid issues, with low hemoglobin levels also common.
research Sequential Cyclic Changes of Hair Roots Revealed by Dermoscopy Demonstrate a Progressive Mechanism of Diffuse Alopecia Areata Over Time
Dermoscopy shows that diffuse alopecia areata progresses through specific hair growth stages.
research Protease Activity, Localization, and Inhibition in the Human Hair Follicle
The study suggests that a new protease inhibitor can make hair harder to pull out, potentially reducing hair loss.
research The Lysosomal Protease Cathepsin L Is an Important Regulator of Keratinocyte and Melanocyte Differentiation During Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling
Cathepsin L is essential for normal hair growth and development.
research Histology of the Human Hair Follicle
Understanding hair follicle structure is key for treating hair disorders and could help develop new treatments.
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5 / 665 resultscommunity Did UCLA Just Cure Baldness? Check this Out!
UCLA's PP405 shows promise in reactivating dormant hair follicles for hair loss treatment but is still in clinical trials. Minoxidil and finasteride remain common treatments until PP405 becomes available.
community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
community Will PP405 need to be used indefinitely, like minoxidil?
PP405 may not need daily use like minoxidil, but finasteride might still be needed to maintain hair regrowth. PP405 reawakens dormant hair follicles, potentially offering a long-term solution, though not a permanent cure.
community What was your “f*ck I’m balding” story?
User noticed thinning hair at 18-19, started finasteride at 22 and minoxidil at 24, with positive results. Others shared hair loss experiences and treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants.
community Who else is looking forward to full phase 2 results of PP405?
PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment showing promise, especially for men with severe balding. Some are hopeful it will be a game-changer for those who cannot tolerate finasteride or minoxidil, despite skepticism about the outcomes.