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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Collagenase IV Plays an Important Role in Regulating Hair Cycle by Inducing VEGF, IGF-1, and TGF-β Expression.
Collagenase IV helps control hair growth by affecting certain growth factors.
research Growth Factors Specifically Alter Hair Follicle Cell Proliferation and Collagenolytic Activity Alone or in Combination
Growth factors can either promote or inhibit hair follicle cell growth and collagen breakdown.
research Correlation of Proteolytic Activities of Organ Cultured Intact Mouse Skin With Defined Hair Cycle Stages
Proteolytic activity in mouse skin changes with hair cycle stages, peaking in early anagen.
research Collagenase IV Plays an Important Role in Regulating Hair Cycle by Inducing VEGF, IGF-1, and TGF-Beta Expression
Collagenase IV is crucial for hair growth by affecting key growth factors.
research Effects of Extracellular Matrix on the Growth Characteristics of Human Dermal Papillae Cells In Vitro
Some types of extracellular matrix can change how human skin cells grow but don't affect their basic functions.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Will PP405 render Minox and Fin obsolete?
PP405 might make minoxidil unnecessary, but finasteride or other 5AR inhibitors may still be needed. PP405 is expected to be expensive and not available until at least 2028, with limited information on its effectiveness.
community What regimen do I need to get this hairline?
Discussing a regimen to improve the user's hairline, with treatments proposed including minoxidil, rectal microneedling, IV drip of minoxidil, laser removal, PRP injection, topical minoxidil, divine protein shakes, stem cell injections, and keto shampoo.
community Will dht levels increased by creatine cancel out with finasteride
Creatine may increase DHT levels, but its impact on hair loss is unclear and not well-studied. Many users report no significant hair loss while using creatine alongside finasteride, though some experience increased shedding.
community Unexpected Hair Growth
A 24-year-old male experienced unexpected hair growth and improved skin and nails after adding daily vegetable juices, including carrot, spinach, celery, and beet, to his diet. He is not using any other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.
community Lost all my hair when I quit meds for 1 year. Still didn’t recover after 3 years
Stopping dutasteride for a year caused significant hair loss, and resuming it with oral minoxidil led to only partial recovery. Users discuss treatments like finasteride, microneedling, and RU58841, noting mixed results and side effects.