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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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research Effects of Flavonoid Derivatives on Human Microvascular Endothelial Cells
Some flavonoids may help with hair growth by affecting blood vessel function in hair follicles.
research The Beneficial Effects of Chick Embryo Extract Preconditioning on Hair Follicle Stem Cells: A Promising Strategy to Generate Schwann Cells
Chick embryo extract helps rat hair follicle stem cells potentially turn into Schwann cells, important for the nervous system.
research Clinical Snippets: Discoveries in Dermatology and Related Fields
Topical Imiquimod may fight vascular tumors by affecting blood vessels or the immune system, low iron might be linked to some hair loss, removing the top skin layer helps vitamin C get in, genetic testing helps diagnose skin conditions, and too much iron could worsen skin inflammation.
research Effectivity of Minoxidil as a Treatment for Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil can effectively treat patchy hair loss by stimulating hair growth.
research Thousand-Graft Hair Transplantation
Thousand-graft hair transplants offer better coverage and look more natural but have concerns about graft survival and cosmetic risks.
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5 / 90 resultscommunity Scientific evidence for Peppermint & Rosemary oils + My Experience
Natural treatments for hair loss, specifically peppermint oil and rosemary oil; how they can be used as a supplementary or alternative treatment to pharmaceuticals such as finasteride and minoxidil; and the personal experience of the user Divallo, who has seen an increase in density and thickness after using these oils for around 2.5 years. The post also touches on the potential antifungal properties of the oils and their effects on cutaneous blood flow.
community 15 months fin and keto, thinking about starting oral min. What’s the best way to get ahold of it?
The post discusses the user's successful hair regrowth after 15 months of using finasteride and ketoconazole. The user is considering starting oral minoxidil, but others suggest sticking with the current treatment or trying topical minoxidil instead.
community Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)
The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
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 Massive study on finasteride side effects released
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.