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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Topical Sulfonylurea as a Novel Therapy for Hypertrichosis Secondary to Diazoxide, and Potentially for Other Conditions with Excess Hair Growth
Topical sulfonylurea may reduce excessive hair growth caused by certain medications.
research Hair Growth Effect of Minoxidil
Minoxidil helps hair grow by improving blood flow and increasing growth factors in hair follicles.
research Efficacy of Topical Tofacitinib in Promoting Hair Growth in Non-Scarring Alopecia: Possible Mechanism via VEGF Induction
Topical tofacitinib may grow hair better than minoxidil by increasing VEGF and reducing inflammation.
research Topical Minoxidil-Loaded Nanotechnology Strategies for Alopecia
Nanotechnology improves minoxidil treatment for hair loss.
research Topical Adenosine Increases Thick Hair Ratio in Japanese Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Adenosine helps grow thicker hair in Japanese men with hair loss.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
community Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !
Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.
community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.
community How come topical finasteride even works at all?
Topical finasteride can effectively reduce scalp DHT by targeting local enzymes, despite less systemic impact compared to oral forms. Combining oral dutasteride with topical finasteride and minoxidil may enhance hair loss prevention, though evidence of its effectiveness is limited.