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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
learn Fluridil
a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Stemoxydine
chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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5 / 1000+ results![Women who present with female pattern hair loss tend to underestimate the severity of their hair loss](/images/research/bdd106e2-85d8-44bf-9d2a-4d1533576c62/small/2539.jpg)
research Women who present with female pattern hair loss tend to underestimate the severity of their hair loss
Women with female pattern hair loss often underestimate how severe it is.
![Characteristic features of Japanese women's hair with aging and with progressing hair loss](/images/research/4ffe083a-4369-4e70-8b84-dc8dd18c8821/small/24888.jpg)
research Characteristic features of Japanese women's hair with aging and with progressing hair loss
Japanese women typically start experiencing hair loss after 40, with reduced hair density and thickness being the main factors.
![Hair Loss in Women](/images/research/0d908368-47cf-4104-a281-64ad2b2c624e/small/16345.jpg)
research Hair Loss in Women
Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
![Automated digital image analysis (TrichoScan<sup>®</sup>) for human hair growth analysis: Ease versus errors](/images/research/17a356b9-dabf-4713-9fb8-7b2fb89a954a/small/16344.jpg)
research Automated digital image analysis (TrichoScan®) for human hair growth analysis: Ease versus errors
TrichoScan often makes mistakes and needs improvement for correct hair growth analysis.
![Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases](/images/research/735bc27d-e949-4e23-9d9a-2031096287f7/small/15659.jpg)
research Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases
New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
community Anyone else’s loved ones just blatantly gaslight you over your hair ?
User discusses resentment towards people who dismissed their hair loss concerns and continued to do so even after a specialist confirmed it. Others share similar experiences and discuss the impact of hair loss on self-esteem and societal perceptions.
community In my opinion baldness is more prevalent now and it's being ignored..
The conversation is about the prevalence of baldness among young men and the potential factors contributing to it. Specific treatments mentioned include minoxidil and finasteride.
community Anyone who is not taking fin after hair transplant, how is you hair now?
The conversation is about the effectiveness of finasteride (fin) in preventing hair loss after a hair transplant. Some users have experienced hair thinning and loss after stopping finasteride, while others have had success with finasteride and minoxidil (min) in maintaining their transplanted hair. The general consensus is that finasteride is important for younger patients to prevent further hair loss.
community Do you believe there will be a game changing treatment in the next 10 years?
Users discuss potential game-changing hair loss treatments in the next 10 years. Some mention KX-826, SCUBE3, and stem cells as promising options, while others express doubt due to past disappointments and lack of focused research.