This review evaluates various topical treatments for androgenetic alopecia but does not provide new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for selecting therapies with limited systemic side effects.
127 citations
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June 2006 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics”
This research found that liquid-state liposomes and niosomes may enhance finasteride delivery to pilosebaceous units in hamsters more effectively than gel-state vesicles or hydroalcoholic solution.
47 citations
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April 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics”
This study found that dutasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers coated with a stearic acid-chitosan oligomer are stable, less cytotoxic, and suitable for topical delivery to promote hair growth.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
This review discusses the clinical trials of clascoterone 1% cream for acne vulgaris and reports no new results; the authors highlight its novel role as a topical antiandrogen.
A 19-year-old shares progress in hair loss treatment from April to August 2025, using oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and topicalflutamide, minoxidil, dutasteride, and caffeine. The user seeks feedback and suggestions, with encouragement to continue the treatment.
The conversation discusses aggressive hair loss treatments, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, topical cetirizine, and experimental options like Estrogel, oh-flutamide, and RU58841. Users share experiences and suggest trying oral minoxidil and el cranell, noting the complexity and challenges of treating hair loss.
The conversation discusses a user experimenting with RU58841 for hair regrowth by ingesting it, which others find concerning. There are mentions of potential side effects and comparisons to other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and flutamide.
A humorous discussion about a newborn's hair loss, jokingly suggesting treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and various other hair loss remedies. Participants humorously debate extreme measures, including shaving or using a "nuclear stack" of treatments.
The conversation discusses using estradiol and its derivatives for hair loss without causing feminization. Users mention alternatives like alfatradiol, topical 17b-Estradiol, and DIM (Diindolylmethane).