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      learn Microneedling

      technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

      learn Minoxidil

      An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record

      learn Tretinoin

      the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

      learn RU58841

      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

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      Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Treatment Approaches and Classification

      research Primary cicatricial alopecia

      95 citations , November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
      Androgens in Women: Hormone-Modulating Therapies for Androgen-Mediated Cutaneous Disorders

      research Androgens in women

      34 citations , October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.
      Telogen Effluvium: A Review

      research Telogen effluvium: a review

      2 citations , January 2019 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries”
      Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition, particularly in women, with no specific FDA-approved treatment, and recovery can take up to 18 months.
      Compounding as a Current Therapeutic Option in Dermatology

      research Compounding as a Current Therapeutic Option in Dermatology

      1 citations , October 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”
      Customized medications made through compounding can be beneficial for various skin conditions but require careful regulation and collaboration between doctors and pharmacists.

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      community Prepare to be disappointed by PP405

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 3 months ago
      Delayed release oral minoxidil is seen as a promising advancement for hair loss treatment, offering safer, higher doses and more consistent hair follicle stimulation compared to current options. However, it is not expected to replace finasteride or dutasteride, as it does not prevent androgenetic alopecia.

      community Are these new hair loss treatments ever gonna release?

      in Technology  44 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hair loss treatments like Breezula and PP405 are delayed, with approvals taking years, while existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride remain popular. New treatments like Clascoterone and Veradermics are in trials, but high costs and lengthy approval processes slow their release.

      community I’m taking Veradermics VDPHL01 - AMA

      in Treatment  165 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A participant using Veradermics VDPHL01, an extended-release oral minoxidil, experienced significant hair regrowth from Norwood 6 to Norwood 3V without side effects. They plan to use dutasteride after the treatment to maintain results.

      community BREEZULA COVID UPDATE: Filing for Special Protocol Assessment with FDA

      in Research/Science  63 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the progress of Clascoterone (Breezula) for hair loss treatment, noting that COVID-19 delayed female trials by three months but Phase III trials for males are proceeding with a Special Protocol Assessment filed with the FDA. Users express hope for Breezula as an alternative to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, despite concerns about its potential high cost.