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    GlossaryTopical Anesthetic Cream

    medication applied to skin to temporarily numb the area

    Topical Anesthetic Cream, often referred to as numbing cream, is a medication applied to the skin to temporarily numb the area. It works by blocking nerve signals in the body, making it useful for reducing pain or discomfort during minor medical procedures, such as injections, laser treatments, or minor surgeries. Common active ingredients include lidocaine or benzocaine.

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      community Only 10 more days until cassiopea releases their 12 month results for CB-03-01 our best hope of an alternative to finasteride

      in Finasteride  151 upvotes   5 years ago
      The conversation discusses anticipation for CB-03-01, a potential new hair loss treatment that may be more effective and have a cleaner safety profile than finasteride. Users are hopeful but cautious, discussing current treatments like minoxidil, nizoral, and dermarolling, and the possibility of combining them with CB-03-01 for better results.

      community Homemade topical spironolactone

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes   1 year ago
      The potential effectiveness of homemade topical spironolactone in treating hair loss, with studies suggesting it is more effective than finasteride and even minoxidil when used as monotherapy. The conversation also mentions that other anti-androgens are being developed which may soon hit the market.

      community I am actually regrowing my hairline without minoxidil or finasteride (mechanical stimulation)

       127 upvotes   6 years ago
      Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.

      community How do we only have two treatments to combat hair loss at this point in time?

      in Chat  214 upvotes   1 year ago
      The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hair loss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.