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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
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research Alopecia: The Search for Novel Agents Continues
Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Oleoma: Rare Complication of Mesotherapy for Cellulite
A woman got a rare condition called oleoma after cellulite treatment, which left scars even after treatment.
research Formulation Development, Pharmacological Evaluation, and Characterization of Eclipta Alba Phytosomes
Eclipta alba phytosomes improve bioavailability and therapeutic effects.
research Minoxidil Upregulates the Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cells
Minoxidil boosts growth factor in hair cells, potentially promoting hair growth.
research ER71/ETV2 Promotes Hair Regeneration from Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss by Enhancing Angiogenesis
The protein ER71/ETV2 helps regrow hair after chemotherapy by improving the growth of new blood vessels.
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5 / 79 resultscommunity COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
community Caffiene shampoos left in for 2 minutes show comparable results to Minoxidil, and may work differently than Minoxidil, which can add to your stack, or work for non responders
Caffeine shampoos show comparable results to Minoxidil and may enhance its effects when used together. Caffeine can be detected in the scalp up to 24 hours after a 2-minute application, making it an affordable treatment option.
community Weed/THC effects on hair growth/hair loss, and vitality of organ-culture human follicle studies (research review)
Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.
community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
community Why do we get bald from evolutionary perspective
Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.