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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Collagenase IV Plays an Important Role in Regulating Hair Cycle by Inducing VEGF, IGF-1, and TGF-β Expression.
Collagenase IV helps control hair growth by affecting certain growth factors.
research Growth Factors Specifically Alter Hair Follicle Cell Proliferation and Collagenolytic Activity Alone or in Combination
Growth factors can either promote or inhibit hair follicle cell growth and collagen breakdown.
research Collagenase IV Plays an Important Role in Regulating Hair Cycle by Inducing VEGF, IGF-1, and TGF-Beta Expression
Collagenase IV is crucial for hair growth by affecting key growth factors.
research Effects of Extracellular Matrix on the Growth Characteristics of Human Dermal Papillae Cells In Vitro
Some types of extracellular matrix can change how human skin cells grow but don't affect their basic functions.
research Matrix Metalloproteinase-19 Expression in Normal and Diseased Skin: Dysregulation by Epidermal Proliferation
MMP-19 may worsen skin diseases by affecting skin growth and inflammation.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Will PP405 render Minox and Fin obsolete?
PP405 might make minoxidil unnecessary, but finasteride or other 5AR inhibitors may still be needed. PP405 is expected to be expensive and not available until at least 2028, with limited information on its effectiveness.
community What regimen do I need to get this hairline?
Discussing a regimen to improve the user's hairline, with treatments proposed including minoxidil, rectal microneedling, IV drip of minoxidil, laser removal, PRP injection, topical minoxidil, divine protein shakes, stem cell injections, and keto shampoo.
community Lost all my hair when I quit meds for 1 year. Still didn’t recover after 3 years
Stopping dutasteride for a year caused significant hair loss, and resuming it with oral minoxidil led to only partial recovery. Users discuss treatments like finasteride, microneedling, and RU58841, noting mixed results and side effects.
community Any dutasteride succes stories?
Dutasteride is effective for many in reducing hair loss and promoting regrowth, often with fewer side effects than finasteride. Combining it with minoxidil is commonly seen as a successful strategy, though results may take several months.
community So it turns out Post Finasteride Syndrome was never real?
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is debated, with some users reporting severe side effects from finasteride, while others believe these effects are rare or psychosomatic. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.