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research The level of stress and the assessment of selected clinical parameters in patients with androgenetic alopecia.

3 citations , December 2020 in “Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego”

People with androgenetic alopecia often experience high stress, but the stress doesn't affect how the disease progresses or how well different treatments work.

research The current treatments and perspectives for androgenetic alopecia

January 2009 in “Folia Pharmacologica Japonica”

Finasteride and minoxidil are the main effective treatments for hair loss from androgenetic alopecia.

research The financial burden of alopecia: a survey study

6 citations , November 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology”

Alopecia treatments are costly and often not covered by insurance, causing financial stress.

research Therapeutic Application of Microsponges-based Drug Delivery Systems

4 citations , January 2022 in “Current pharmaceutical design”

Microsponges delivery system is a safe, versatile method for controlled drug release in various treatments.

research Prevention and management of dermatological toxicities related to anticancer agents: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines☆

86 citations , November 2020 in “Annals of Oncology”

Early intervention and tailored management can reduce skin side effects from cancer treatments.

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community 8 mos: oral (Du, Min), topical (Min, Ru, Ketoconazole), microneedling. NW7 for 7 years

in Progress Pictures 945 upvotes 3 years ago

A user's success in hair regrowth after taking oral and topical medications, such as minoxidil and dutasteride, and using microneedling. Other users shared their experiences and advice with treatments used to reverse hair loss.

community Has anyone had any success with Carpronium chloride 5%?

in Product 3 upvotes 5 years ago

Carpronium chloride 5% is a hair growth treatment in Japan, considered less effective than minoxidil or finasteride. Some users report moderate success with it, but its efficacy is not well-verified.

community To everyone who cant use FIN and doesnt want to use RU

in Treatment 33 upvotes 1 year ago

A new hair loss treatment, KX-826, is being discussed as a stronger and safer alternative to RU58841 and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some users skeptical about its effectiveness and others considering it as part of their regimen.

community Warning: Your Rogaine Foam Might Not Contain Minoxidil

in Minoxidil 373 upvotes 2 years ago

A user experienced significant hair loss after using Rogaine foam purchased from Amazon, which failed a bleach test for Minoxidil. They discovered that even legitimate Rogaine products might be faulty and advised buying from reputable sources.

community 28M experiencing thinning - first timer here, please help

in Treatments 370 upvotes 7 months ago

A 28-year-old male experiencing hair thinning is considering minoxidil and finasteride. Minoxidil helps regrow hair, while finasteride prevents further loss; both are usually lifelong treatments.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn RU58841

a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

learn Clascoterone

a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

learn Fluridil

a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

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