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learn Fluridil
a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
learn Latanoprost
glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
learn Low Level Laser Therapy
laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Delayed Telogen Replacement in a Boy's Scalp
Androgens may worsen a natural hair resting phase, possibly leading to hair loss.
research From Telogen to Exogen: Mechanisms Underlying Formation and Subsequent Loss of the Hair Club Fiber
Hair shedding is an active process that could be targeted to treat hair loss.
research EEMCO Guidance for the Assessment of Hair Shedding and Alopecia
The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
research Pathogenesis of Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness involves three mechanisms and finasteride can help reverse it.
research Phototrichogram Findings in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with AGA have less hair on midscalp, more thin and non-growing hair.
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5 / 655 resultscommunity Transplant Candidate? (26, Male)
A 26-year-old male considering a hair transplant is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, planning to start feminizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. Many suggest waiting to see the effects of HRT, which may significantly regrow hair, before deciding on a transplant, and recommend adding microneedling and possibly switching to oral treatments for better results.
community I can't believe what I'm seeing (aged 31, NW1, diffuse thinning, nearly 5 months on Finasteride 0.75mg MWF, exact same haircuts 6 months apart)
A 31-year-old with diffuse thinning experienced significant hair regrowth after nearly 5 months on Finasteride 0.75mg MWF. Despite initial side effects like testicle pain and reduced sex drive, these issues resolved, and positive effects included reduced nighttime urination and scalp itching.
community Losing gains from 7 months of oral min, fin, dut.
A user reported losing hair after 7 months of using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but others reassured that this is likely just a shedding phase where old hairs fall out to make way for new growth. Some users experience sheds every 7-8 months and suggest staying consistent with treatment.
community Alternatives/unorthodox hairloss protocols to the big three
The conversation discusses alternative and unorthodox hair loss treatments, including RU58841, nandrolone, and dianabol, as well as theoretical approaches involving high doses of estrogen and selective estrogen receptor modulators. These methods are considered extreme and potentially harmful but are explored for those unable to tolerate traditional 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
community Androgenetic alopecia - I want your honest opinion
A female user's diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia, and the advice shared in response which suggests taking spironolactone and minoxidil together to prevent hair loss.