May 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
Researchers developed a new way to measure gene activity in singlehair follicles and found that a specific gene's activity changes with different amounts and times of treatment.
The post and conversation are about hair loss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.
Oral dutasteride is the most effective for hair regrowth, followed by oral finasteride and minoxidil. Topical finasteride combined with minoxidil is recommended for those avoiding systemic DHT reduction.
A man stopped taking finasteride, a hair loss treatment, to improve his fertility. His sperm count and motility increased after stopping the medication, but sperm shape did not change.
Topical finasteride as a potential alternative to oral finasteride for reducing DHT levels on the scalp with fewer side effects, and other hair loss treatments such as minoxidil.