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research Characterization of Minoxidil/Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex in Aqueous Alginate Gel Useful for Alopecia Management: Efficacy Evaluation in Male Rats
The gel made of minoxidil and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin improves hair growth and is good for long-term use.
research An Uncontrolled Case Series Using a Botanically Derived, β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex in Two Androgenetic Alopecia-Affected Male Subjects
Herbal formula shows promise for hair loss treatment.
research Mechanism of Action of Bolandiol (19-Nortestosterone-3β,17β-Diol), a Unique Anabolic Steroid with Androgenic, Estrogenic, and Progestational Activities
Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.
research TSPO Activation Modulates the Effects of High Pressure in a Rat Ex Vivo Glaucoma Model
Activating TSPO helps protect the retina from damage caused by high eye pressure in glaucoma.
research Potential Factors Contributing to Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I've been afraid to start Finasteride treatment for 5 years, on it for 2 weeks, regret that hadn't started it earlier and here's my story
A 28-year-old male, losing hair since his teens, started taking 0.31 mg finasteride daily for two weeks with no side effects and regrets not starting earlier. He tried various treatments like minoxidil, scalp massages, and vitamins but found finasteride most effective.
community 8 mos: oral (Du, Min), topical (Min, Ru, Ketoconazole), microneedling. NW7 for 7 years
A user's success in hair regrowth after taking oral and topical medications, such as minoxidil and dutasteride, and using microneedling. Other users shared their experiences and advice with treatments used to reverse hair loss.
community Residents of Victoria, Australia, sign up for a monoclonal antibody clinical trial – potential cure
A monoclonal antibody clinical trial for potential hair loss treatments in Victoria, Australia and the discussion of their efficacy. People shared information about similar drugs already on the market, speculated about potential side effects, and discussed how to spread the word about the trial.
community New Dutasteride Long Term Study (5 years) it works.
The conversation discusses a five-year study on dutasteride, a medication for male hair loss. The study found that 89.9% of patients saw improvement or prevention of hair loss progression, with varying success rates based on different balding patterns. Side effects were mostly sexual and decreased over time. Dutasteride was concluded to be a long-term, safe, and effective treatment for male hair loss.
community 5ar Type I in the frontal hair follicles - Dutasteride
The conversation discusses that dutasteride may be more effective than finasteride for frontal hair loss due to higher 5ar Type 1 enzyme activity in that area. Some users question the validity of this information, while others confirm it with additional sources.