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a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp
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research Treatment of Hair Loss
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
research Emerging Drugs for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
New drugs for alopecia areata show promise but aren't universally effective, and hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
research Effectiveness of Oral Tofacitinib Treatment on Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata in Iran
Tofacitinib is effective and has minor, reversible side effects for treating severe hair loss in Iran.
research Relapse of Hirsutism Following Long-Term Successful Treatment with Estrogen-Progestogen Combination
Most patients experienced hirsutism again after stopping hormone treatment, indicating long-term treatment is needed to maintain results.
research Sodium Selenate as a Disease-Modifying Treatment for Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease: An Open-Label Extension Study
Sodium selenate was found to be safe and possibly slows Alzheimer's progression, but more research is needed.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity MicroRNA can regrow 90% of lost hair, researchers find
Researchers finding that microRNA can potentially regrow 90% of lost hair, and the challenges involved in moving this research forward to human trials. Various treatments for hair loss, such as finasteride and minoxidil, have been discussed.
community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)
HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.
community Maintaining hair until Breezula without Fin
A 21-year-old male experienced side effects from topical finasteride and is seeking alternative treatments to maintain hair until Breezula is available. He is considering using minoxidil, Nizoral, micro-needling, and vitamin D supplementation, and may try CB or RU58841 if necessary.
community New Study Fails to Show Benefits of Microneedling in Males with Balding.
A new study suggests microneedling alone doesn't benefit male balding, but users argue the study's methods differ from common practices, like combining microneedling with minoxidil and using more frequent treatments. Some believe the study's short duration and infrequent sessions are inadequate to assess microneedling's effectiveness.
community My 7 month oral minoxidil progress (1mg/day)
The conclusion of the conversation is that oral minoxidil has been effective in saving and restoring hair, but it may have diminishing returns as you age. It is suggested to consider using finasteride in addition to minoxidil for better results.