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research Immunohistochemical Study on the Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Yonnyuniksoogobon-Dan
Yonnyuniksoogobon-dan taken orally promotes hair growth by affecting growth factors in hair roots.
research Graft Survival in Hair Restoration Surgery
Using a buffering solution and applying Platelet-Rich Plasma improves hair graft survival in hair restoration surgery.
research Study on Finasteride Combined With Minoxidil
Combining Finasteride and Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss in middle-aged men.
research Topical Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia with Spironolactone
Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
research The Pathological Dynamics of Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Treatment
Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
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5 / 86 resultscommunity Could low blood flow to the head cause an increased rate of thinning?
The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for male pattern baldness (MPB) and is experiencing rapid thinning. They are questioning if low blood flow to the head could be contributing to their hair loss.
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 Am I crazy or is there a link between being fit and not going bald?
Fit individuals often have full heads of hair, possibly due to lifestyle factors like exercise and diet, while those who are less fit tend to experience more hair loss. Some fit individuals may also use treatments like finasteride and minoxidil to maintain their hair.
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 Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.