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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Efficacy and Safety of Dr. SKS Hair Booster Serum (a Cocktail of Micronutrients and Multivitamins) in Adult Males and Females With Androgenetic Alopecia: An Open-Label, Non-randomized, Prospective Study
Dr. SKS Hair Booster Serum is safe and effective for reducing hair fall and promoting hair growth.
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Hair grafts improved the look of a man's leg after an accident and the patient was happy with the results.
research An Open-Label Comparative Study on the Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy with Hydroquinone 4% Versus Hydroquinone 4% Alone in Melasma
Combining PRP with hydroquinone is more effective for treating melasma than using hydroquinone alone.
research Results of Open-Label non-Randomized Comparative Clinical Trial: “BromhexIne and Spironolactone for CoronаvirUs Infection requiring hospiTalization (BISCUIT)
Bromhexine and spironolactone together reduced COVID-19 symptoms and hospitalization time without side effects.
research An Open Randomized Comparative Study of an Oral Contraceptive Containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Cyproterone Acetate with and without the GnRH Analogue Goserelin in the Long-Term Treatment of Hirsutism
The oral contraceptive alone is the preferred treatment for hirsutism, as adding the GnRH analog showed no significant benefit.
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community Effectiveness of Dutasteride 0.5mg: Scalp vs Follicle DHT Reduction for AGA
Dutasteride 0.5 mg significantly reduces both scalp and hair follicle DHT, with a greater reduction in hair follicle DHT. The discussion questions which reduction is more important for androgenetic alopecia and diffuse thinning.
community With studies showing that 0.2mg Finasteride is almost as effective as 5mg at reducing DHT, why is every doctor prescribing 1mg?
Finasteride is prescribed at 1mg because it is FDA-approved and proven effective, despite evidence that 0.2mg may similarly reduce DHT. The 1mg dose is more effective for hair growth, and lower doses are less available.
community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility
Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.
community Cold showers = healthier scalp?
Cold showers may improve scalp health for some, reducing itchiness and dandruff, but may increase dandruff for others while improving hair texture. Individual experiences with cold showers and scalp health vary.
community If we lose hair because of our sensitivity to DHT, then why are we trying to reduce DHT when our sensitive androgen receptors are the culprit?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of reducing DHT for hair loss treatment and explores alternative approaches like reducing androgen receptor sensitivity. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, pyrilutamide (KX-826), GT20029, and RU58841.