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research Changes in the Hair Growth Cycle in Women with Non-Scarring Alopecia
Certain growth factors affect hair loss in women and could be targeted for treatment.
research iTRAQ-Based Quantitative Proteomic Comparison of Early- and Late-Passage Human Dermal Papilla Cell Secretome in Relation to Inducing Hair Follicle Regeneration
Early-stage skin cells help regenerate hair follicles, with proteins SDF1, MMP3, biglycan, and LTBP1 playing key roles.
research Transforming Growth Factor-β, Smad, and Collagen Expression Patterns in Fetal and Adult Keratinocytes
Keratinocytes show more TGF-β system activity and collagen production as they age, which might affect wound scarring.
research Altered Expression of Intracellular Toll-Like Receptors in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Patients with Alopecia Areata
Increased Toll-like receptors in blood cells may contribute to alopecia areata and could be a target for new treatments.
research The Study of Growth Factors in Patients with Androgenic Alopecia
Growth factors greatly affect hair loss, with different levels seen in men, women, younger patients, and at the start of the condition.
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5 / 52 resultscommunity A meta analysis of 18 popular hair loss treatments. An 2022 guide on efficacy. From finasteride and minoxidil to caffeine shampoo, saw palmetto and biotin. 96 Scientific References included.
Most hair loss treatments are ineffective; only finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil show effectiveness.
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 Why is Minoxidil not enough for hair loss? (No fin)
Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hair loss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
community My results after starting Dutasteride + oral minoxidil.
A user who, after experiencing hair loss 4 years ago, used topical minoxidil for some good results. Two years later, finasteride was added with limited success. After consulting a dermatologist, dutasteride and oral minoxidil were introduced to the treatment plan; after two months of use, there have been notable improvements in both density and quality of hair as well as less shedding.
community Topical Finasteride update by H&W
The conversation discusses using topical finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its safety around family members, especially pregnant women and infants. One user plans to try topical finasteride due to side effects from the pill.