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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 Immortalized Rat Whisker Dermal Papilla Cells Cooperate with Mouse Immature Hair Follicle Buds to Activate Type IV Procollagenases in Collagen Matrix Coculture: Correlation with Ability to Promote Hair Follicle Development in Nude Mouse Grafts
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 Thymosin Beta 4 Increases Hair Growth by Activation of Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Thymosin β4 promotes hair growth by activating stem cells in hair follicles.
research Identification of Androgen-Regulated Genes in SV40-Transformed Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cells
Hsc70 protein may influence hair growth by responding to androgens.
research Isolation and Short-Term Culture of Primary Keratinocytes, Hair Follicle Populations, and Dermal Cells from Newborn Mice and Keratinocytes from Adult Mice for In Vitro Analysis and Grafting to Immunodeficient Mice
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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 Will dht levels increased by creatine cancel out with finasteride
Creatine may increase DHT levels, but its impact on hair loss is unclear and not well-studied. Many users report no significant hair loss while using creatine alongside finasteride, though some experience increased shedding.
community Unexpected Hair Growth
A 24-year-old male experienced unexpected hair growth and improved skin and nails after adding daily vegetable juices, including carrot, spinach, celery, and beet, to his diet. He is not using any other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.
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.