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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitor by Pelage in early trials
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5 / 674 resultsresearch Ornithine decarboxylase is a target for chemoprevention of basal and squamous cell carcinomas in Ptch1+/– mice
Inhibiting ornithine decarboxylase may help prevent certain skin cancers.
research Chemoprevention – History and general principles
Cancer prevention has progressed with successful drugs and vaccines, but challenges remain in understanding genetic changes and improving strategies.
research Chemoprevention of smoke-induced alopecia in mice by oral administration of l-cystine and vitamin B6
Taking L-cystine and vitamin B6 can prevent hair loss caused by smoke in mice.
research Chemoprevention of doxorubicin-induced alopecia in mice by dietary administration of l-cystine and vitamin B6
L-cystine and vitamin B6 at high doses prevented hair loss in mice treated with a chemotherapy drug.
research Primary Chemoprevention Still Lacks Favor with General Physicians & Patients
Chemoprevention is rarely used due to concerns about risks, side effects, and lack of clear guidelines.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Fevipiprant 2019!
The conversation discusses Fevipiprant, an asthma drug that may block CRTH2 and potentially stop male pattern baldness (MPB) without inhibiting DHT. It also mentions the use of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.
community If pp405 isnt the “cure” is there anything else that’s promising thats atleast better than min or dut?
Hair cloning and new treatments like ET-02, Veradermics (vdphl01), and wound-induced hair neogenesis show promise but are not yet widely available. Current effective treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with early intervention being crucial for better outcomes.
community Has anyone else seen this encouraging verteporfin case study?
The conversation discusses the potential use of verteporfin for hair loss treatment, with one user mentioning their surgeon's interest in trying it and another noting its research status and clinical use as a YAP inhibitor. Some users debate the market size, availability of generics, and the optimism in the hair loss community regarding new treatments.
community In theory, will everyone on setipiprant be able to maintain their hair forever?
Setipiprant may help with hair maintenance but is not a guaranteed solution for everyone. Other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and topical spironolactone are discussed, with varying opinions on their effectiveness.
community Tressless When They See Verteporfin Results
The conversation discusses the potential of Verteporfin, an FDA-approved drug, for hair loss treatment, particularly in combination with microneedling or PRP. Users express hope and curiosity about its application, while some remain cautious due to the need for more extensive testing.