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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Apoptotic Effect and Cell Cycle Arrest by Juniperus Communis Extract on Oral Cancer
Juniperus communis extract enhances the effectiveness of oral cancer treatment when combined with chemotherapy.
research Versatility of the Inferiorly Based Nasolabial Flap for Reconstruction in Early Oral Cancer Patients: Our Experience in a Tertiary Cancer Centre
The nasolabial flap is a reliable option for reconstructing oral defects in early cancer patients.
research Epidermal Hyperplasia and Oral Carcinoma in Mice Overexpressing the Transcription Factor ATF3 in Basal Epithelial Cells
Overexpressing ATF3 in mice's epithelial cells may lead to oral cancer.
research Acute Sensitivity of the Oral Mucosa to Oncogenic K-ras
Oncogenic K-ras causes rapid cancerous changes in the mouth's lining.
research Expression of Keratin 75 (K6hf) in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Keratin 75 might be important in oral cancer progression.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Research: Minoxidil grows hair by suppressing androgen activity (DHT) in hair follicles.
Minoxidil may suppress androgen activity in hair follicles, potentially aiding in hair growth and prostate cancer treatment. Users discuss the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for hair maintenance and regrowth, with some preferring topical applications over oral due to safety concerns.
community Dirt cheap oral min is temporary unavailable until who knows when thanks to the amazing import laws
Oral minoxidil is temporarily unavailable in the USA due to import laws, prompting consideration of topical minoxidil as an alternative. Tariffs and political policies affect the availability and cost of hair loss treatments.
community Does drinking topical minoxidil increase cancer risk?
A user has been using sublingual minoxidil for hair loss due to difficulty obtaining pills and is concerned about cancer risk from ethanol exposure. Other users advise against this method, suggesting topical application instead, and debate the potential risks of ingesting topical minoxidil.
community 18 months of oral Minoxidil, 5 months of Finasteride.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral Minoxidil (5mg daily) for 18 months and Finasteride (1mg daily) for 5 months, with minimal side effects. The combination stopped hair loss and improved hair thickness, although a hair transplant is still considered for a receded hairline.
community Oral vs Topical Finasteride for Trans Women
A user is using a Finoxidil topical spray and is curious if oral Finasteride would be more effective, considering they are already on a DHT blocker called Cyproterone. They are concerned about the potential impact of oral Finasteride on their transition.