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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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learn Rapamycin
mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
learn Valproic acid
an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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5 / 502 resultsresearch [Drug-induced alopecia: review of the literature].
Many drugs can cause temporary hair loss, which usually stops when the drug is discontinued.
research Itchy Hair – Trichoknesis: A Variant of Trichodynia or a New Entity?
The conclusion is that "trichoknesis" should be recognized as a separate condition from trichodynia, characterized by itching instead of pain.
research Chemically Induced Hair Loss/Alopecia
Certain chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss.
research Epidermal Growth Factor Upregulates Production of Supernumerary Hair Cells in Neonatal Rat Organ of Corti Explants
Epidermal growth factor increases extra hair cells in newborn rat ears.
research Comparative study of antimitotic activity on Allium cepa by using naturally growing Bacopa monnieri extract
Bacopa monnieri extract can significantly inhibit cell division.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Imidazole drugs (ketoconazole, bifonazole etc) increase dht up to 50% - how is it supposed to help with balding?
Imidazole drugs like ketoconazole inhibit certain enzymes and prevent DHT from binding to SHBG, increasing free DHT in the bloodstream, which may contribute to balding. The discussion questions how these drugs help with hair loss despite this effect.
community piroctone olamine was was very superior than ketoconzole in increasing hairgrowth and reducing itching and danruff?
Piroctone olamine is more effective than ketoconazole for increasing hair growth and reducing itching and dandruff. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Pyrilutamide is literally my only hope
Considering treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, Fluridil and Pyrilutamide. The user is weighing the risks of taking unapproved medication before it has been mass produced.
community Research suggests that drugs rapamycin and metformin have hair regeneration properties
Rapamycin and metformin may have hair regeneration properties. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone
Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.