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October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”
The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hairgrowthabnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hairgrowth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.
New hairgrowth from minoxidil and finasteride is not reaching full length, possibly due to slow growth cycles. Users discuss dosing strategies for oral minoxidil to improve efficacy and minimize side effects, with advice against consuming topical minoxidil orally.
The user shared their hairgrowth journey using minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo, along with vitamins and serums, reporting significant progress in five months. They emphasized the importance of stress management and plan to add a derma roller, castor oil, and a high-protein diet.
Topical sodium valproate may promote hairgrowth by inhibiting GSK3β, allowing beta-catenin to proliferate, but it has potential side effects and requires more research. The conversation also mentions skepticism about a product called Vdphlo1, which includes sodium valproate and other ingredients.
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.