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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”
The document concludes that while lab results for hair growth promotion are promising, human trials are needed and better testing methods should be developed.
The user is concerned about hair loss and is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is unsure about their effectiveness and side effects. They have experienced mixed reactions to shaving their head and are struggling with confidence due to balding.
The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hair loss.
Taurine shows potential in combating hair loss caused by chemical stress, especially when combined with other treatments like finasteride. Finasteride demonstrated better stress-reducing effects in the study.
The user is using finasteride 1mg daily for one month and ketoconazole three times a week for three months. They are comparing hair progress with photos from December 2025 and March 2026.
The conversation discusses using a hair wax containing propolis and Eruca sativa seed oil for hair growth. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.