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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
learn Alfatradiol
a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
learn Caffeine
the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair
learn Clascoterone
a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Targeted Skin Delivery of Topically Applied Drugs by Optimized Formulation Design
Optimized formulations with specific ingredients can significantly improve skin delivery of topical drugs.
research The In Vitro Use of the Hair Follicle Closure Technique to Study the Follicular and Percutaneous Permeation of Topically Applied Drugs
Hair follicles significantly affect the skin absorption of some drugs.
research Transdermal Permeation of Drugs in Various Animal Species
Pig skin is a good substitute for human skin to measure drug absorption, but differences in skin structure and enzymes across species must be considered.
research Establishment of an Evaluation Method to Detect Drug Distribution in Hair Follicles
Researchers developed a method to measure drugs in hair follicles and found that both water-loving and fat-loving drugs can be detected after being applied to the skin.
research Oral Retinoids in Dermatology
Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Update on my Derma Roller and Essential Oils Experiment.
A user is experimenting with a hair loss treatment involving derma rolling and essential oils, avoiding expensive treatments and medications. They plan to shave their head, use a derma roller three times a week, apply Nizoral twice a week, and use a mix of Rosemary, Peppermint, and Jojoba Oil on non-rolling days.
community Hair Regrowth with Novel Hemp Extract - anyone seen this??
A user discusses a novel hemp extract for hair regrowth, which showed superior results to finasteride and minoxidil. The formula includes CBD, CBDV, THCV, delta 9 THC, cannabigerol, and cannabinol, combined with menthol, peppermint oil, ethanol, Emu oil, HFA 134A propellant, and dimethicone.
community A meta analysis of 18 popular hair loss treatments. An 2022 guide on efficacy. From finasteride and minoxidil to caffeine shampoo, saw palmetto and biotin. 96 Scientific References included.
Most hair loss treatments are ineffective; only finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil show effectiveness.
community Only on topical minoxidil with 0.1% fin and doing dermarolling once a week what you guys think?
The user "deadstroke56" shared their progress using topical minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride and dermarolling once a week for hair loss. Other users praised their progress and asked about the brand and regimen used.
community Completely defeated after trying so hard with topical finasteride.
A user who has tried multiple treatments for hair loss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, but experienced severe side effects in each case; the user is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.