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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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research Complementary Therapies for Idiopathic Hirsutism: Topical Licorice as a Promising Option
Adding licorice gel to laser treatment is more effective for reducing facial hair than laser alone.
research The Effect of Glycyrrhizic Acid and Aqueous Licorice Extract on Hair Growth Retardation: In Vitro Mechanistic and Efficacy Studies in Human
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.
research Ethnopharmacological Study of Glycyrrhiza Glabra L. (Licorice) Based on Ayurveda: A Review
Licorice has many traditional health benefits, but more research is needed to fully support these claims.
research Cosmeceuticals in Dermatology
Cosmeceuticals may benefit skin health but need more research for efficacy and safety confirmation.
research Current Research in Pharmacy
More research is needed to confirm the potential of various treatments, including Helichrysum plicatum, vitamins, bromelain, personalized medications, hydrogels, and bacteriophage therapy.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Considering Quitting Topical Min
The user is considering stopping topical minoxidil due to lack of improvement in hair growth and is exploring alternatives like oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and tretinoin. They are hesitant about oral finasteride and dutasteride, and are open to trying oral minoxidil if available, despite concerns about potential heart-related side effects.
community Blood Test Recommendations & Brewers Yeast
The user is considering blood tests to understand their receding hairline and is exploring brewer's yeast for its biotin content. They have been using topical Minoxidil, biotin, collagen, and microneedling, but are avoiding oral Finasteride and Dutasteride.
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 Too much testosterone.
The conversation discusses the idea of naturally lowering testosterone levels to potentially reduce DHT and help with hair loss, though it is speculative and not tested by the original poster. Participants suggest using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, or RU58841 instead, as they directly target DHT without reducing testosterone.
community Why isn’t Topical Dutasteride the “Gold Standard”?
Topical dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss but lacks FDA approval and research, leading to less use. Users report varying effectiveness and side effects, with some preferring oral treatments.