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the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair
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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 On the Correlation Between the Curvature of the Human Eyelash and Its Geometrical Features
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NF-κB is crucial for different stages and types of hair growth in mice.
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Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity New Research- Creatine Increasing Scalp DHT Without Corresponding Serum DHT Increase
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longdongsilver696
in Research/Science
119 upvotes
8 months ago Creatine may increase scalp DHT without affecting serum DHT, potentially speeding up male pattern baldness (MPB) for those genetically prone. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community What else is good. Besides the big 3.
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Ill-Passenger-2468
in Chat
34 upvotes
4 months ago Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.
community 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride
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Accomplished_Bag_343
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
8 upvotes
3 years ago A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.
community Minoxidil + Gym + Cutting. Is it bad?
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pewdsVStseries
in Minoxidil
38 upvotes
1 year ago A user is concerned about weight loss stagnation while using minoxidil and finasteride during a calorie-cutting diet. Responses suggest water retention or a weight loss plateau as possible causes.
community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
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noeyys
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
41 upvotes
5 months ago Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.