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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Innate Type 2 Immunity Controls Hair Follicle Commensalism by Demodex Mites
Type 2 immunity helps control mite growth in hair follicles, preventing damage.
research Mechanisms of Cutaneous Adverse Events During Targeted Cancer Therapy
Targeted cancer therapies can cause skin side effects, but activating SOS in the skin may help reduce them.
research Alopecia Areata Is Characterized by Dysregulation in Systemic Type 17 and Type 2 Cytokines, Which May Contribute to Disease-Associated Psychological Morbidity
Alopecia areata involves immune system imbalances that may lead to depression and anxiety.
research Impact of Type 2 Cytokines on the Keratinocytes-Staphylococcus Aureus Interaction
Type 2 cytokines IL-4 and IL-13 increase skin's vulnerability to Staphylococcus aureus, which could be important for treating atopic dermatitis.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Anti-Interferon-Gamma Antibodies
Blocking interferon-gamma helps prevent and treat hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity dht becoming active since the scalp is tight en cause inflammation
User discusses tight scalp causing hair loss and suggests treatments like scalp massages, PRP, saw palmetto, and eucapil. They share their experience with saw palmetto and eucapil and consider adding PRP and scalp massages for better results.
community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
community Unofficial Dermapen/Roller Guide
Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling (dermarolling and dermapen) and the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It provides detailed information about cost and usage of the various treatments, as well as potential side effects.
community New Research- Creatine Increasing Scalp DHT Without Corresponding Serum DHT Increase
Creatine may increase scalp DHT without affecting serum DHT, potentially speeding up male pattern baldness (MPB) for those genetically prone. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide
Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.