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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitor by Pelage in early trials
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Adverse events related to platelet-rich plasma therapy and future issues to be resolved
PRP therapy may cause infections and other issues, needing more research for safety.
research Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysis.
Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.
research Managing adverse events associated with vismodegib in the treatment of basal cell carcinoma
Adverse events from vismodegib can be managed effectively to ensure optimal treatment.
research Adverse events of non-ablative fractional laser photothermolysis: a retrospective study of 856 treatments in 362 patients
Non-ablative fractional laser treatments have a low risk of side effects in Asian patients.
research Adverse Events Associated with Azathioprine Treatment in Korean Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients
Azathioprine caused side effects in over half of the Korean pediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients, requiring close monitoring.
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5 / 445 resultscommunity GT20029 - Promising phase II results
GT20029 showed significant hair growth and safety in phase II trials, with no adverse sexual events. Users are hopeful but concerned about future costs and systemic effects.
community 5ARi of choice not working yet? Paper Review for efficacy + safety
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, especially at the crown and midscalp, but both have similar side-effect profiles with low incidence of sexual adverse events. Improvement is measured visually, and significant results may take over 12 months to appear.
community Debunking the "Adverse metabolic consequences of dutasteride"
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride, has neuroprotective benefits, and may prevent acne. Despite initial concerns about metabolic effects, further research suggests it is safe for most users, especially if not hypogonadal.
community Found a slide summary for PP405
PP405 shows promise in stimulating new terminal hair growth by activating dormant follicles, with no systemic adverse effects observed in a short-term trial. However, long-term efficacy remains unproven, and further trials are needed to confirm its potential as a hair loss treatment.
community Kintor has released an investor relations memo regarding Chinese Phase III trials for Pyrilutamide
Kintor's Pyrilutamide (KX-826) showed hair growth in Chinese Phase III trials but did not significantly outperform placebo. The treatment was safe with no major adverse reactions reported.