Search
forLearn
5 / 8 resultslearn Osteopontin
signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
learn Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
learn Mesotherapy
technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
Research
5 / 1000+ results
research Skin Disorders
Older adults often have skin problems due to aging, and treating these conditions requires attention to both physical and mental health.
research Obesity and the Skin
Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
research A Clinical Study of Geriatric Dermatoses
Older adults have a wide range of skin conditions, with dry skin being very common and many also experiencing skin growths, itching, and infections.
research From Hair Loss to Vision Loss: Minoxidil-Associated CRVO in a Young Female
A young woman developed a vision-threatening eye condition after using minoxidil for hair loss, which improved when she stopped the medication.
research Androgenic Alopecia: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management
Androgenetic alopecia is common hair loss due to genetics and hormones, manageable with early treatment.
Community Join
5 / 107 resultscommunity So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost
A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.
community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia
Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.
community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001).
Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%, and type 2 diabetes is linked to female pattern hair loss. Reducing sugar intake and using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil may help manage hair loss.
community Detailed 6 months update for FUE HT and 4 years of FIN-MIN journey
A 25-year-old who has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 4 years to treat hair loss, underwent a successful FUE hair transplant in Mumbai, India, in April 2023. The user reported positive results, including increased hair density and reduced frizziness, and plans to continue treatment for further growth.