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Oct 03 - Oct 09, 2005
Hair Multiplication – InterCytex’s TrichoCyte Trial Invite
TrichoCyte Hair Treatment in an uncontrolled first in human study. Volunteer information sheet.
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Sep 26 - Oct 02, 2005
Topical / Reference – Liposomes vs traditional delivery mechanisms.
“A liposome has the same basic structure as a cell's membrane(fatty acids). This means that once in touch with a membrane it "melts" with it introducing its content inside the cell. So the medicine is not wasted but gets cleanly inside the cell and thus is a much better approach to just put in the skin surface and hope it will get inside somehow. In addition as it doesn't contain anything that can irritate the skin it has more benefits over alcohol-based products.”
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Sep 26 - Oct 02, 2005
Topical / Reference – Modulation of hair growth with small molecule agonists of the hedgehog signaling pathway.
“These results suggest that the topical application of Hh-agonist could be effective in treating conditions of decreased proliferation and aberrant follicular cycling in the scalp including androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss).”
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Sep 26 - Oct 02, 2005
Reference – Roxithromycin
“Roxithomycin is one of the macrolide antibiotics that has immunomodulatory effects. We firstly found that roxithromycin increases the rate of murine and human hair follicle elongation in vitro.”
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Sep 26 - Oct 02, 2005
Drugs / Reference – Proscar vs Propecia hair count study
” at 6 months -- 73.2 hairs for 5 mg/day finasteride (Proscar)
at 6 months -- +70 hairs for 1 mg/day finasteride (Propecia)”
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Sep 26 - Oct 02, 2005
Drugs – Avodart: 1 year update and baby boy
” As soon as we knew we were pregnant, we made a couple of visits to the fetal development specialist. He seemed to have studied up on Dut and was well-versed in the issues and relevant clinical studies. My two concerns were 1) that something may have gone wrong in the conception because of the Dut and that 2) my continued use of Dut might have a negative effect on the baby, if it turned out to be a boy.”
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Sep 26 - Oct 02, 2005
Alerts – Avodart: 1 year update and baby boy
” As soon as we knew we were pregnant, we made a couple of visits to the fetal development specialist. He seemed to have studied up on Dut and was well-versed in the issues and relevant clinical studies. My two concerns were 1) that something may have gone wrong in the conception because of the Dut and that 2) my continued use of Dut might have a negative effect on the baby, if it turned out to be a boy.”
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Sep 26 - Oct 02, 2005
Drugs – Merck now includes gynecomastia as possible side effects for Propecia
” Upon stopping for a period of several months the lump began to
dissappear. I had had several tests to show that I did not have
cancer. I was told that I should contact the drug company .”
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Sep 26 - Oct 02, 2005
Alerts – Merck now includes gynecomastia as possible side effects for Propecia
” Upon stopping for a period of several months the lump began to
dissappear. I had had several tests to show that I did not have
cancer. I was told that I should contact the drug company .”
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Sep 19 - Sep 25, 2005
Topical – Curis and Procter & Gamble Enter into R&D Agreement for Hair Growth Program.
“To date, Curis scientists have demonstrated that small molecule Hedgehog
agonists can induce hair growth in pre-clinical models.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Company has granted P&G an
exclusive, worldwide royalty-bearing license for the non-systemic,
dermatological use of Curis' Hedgehog agonist technology, via topical
administration.”
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Sep 19 - Sep 25, 2005
Drugs – Avodart 7 month update, positive feedback
” GREAT and above my expectations. Much better than anytime on my 6 years of finasteride. I only thin from front/hairline & temples, so that’s my only area of focus. Dutasteride has stopped thinning, increased hair thickness and even did regrow 3 or 4 hairs.
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Sep 19 - Sep 25, 2005
Topical – Proctor & Gamble gambles on Curis Hedgehog Study
Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals has entered into a research and development agreement with Curis, Inc. to study and develop possible treatments for hair growth regulation using Curis' Hedgehog agonist technology.
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Sep 12 - Sep 18, 2005
Topical – Genistil-R updates
“I have been using the normal Genistil for 2 months once a day on the frontal hairline. My impression is that it is not as effective as a androgen receptor (AR) blocker like spironolactone.”
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Sep 12 - Sep 18, 2005
Reference – Phycosaccharides® are produced by Codif from Laminaria digitata
“By leaving the polysaccharides large enough to remain on the skin's surface, a 2.5 percent level of Phycosaccharide anti-pollution offers total protection from tobacco smoke, 77 percent protection against the pesticide DDT, and 80 percent protection against heavy metals lead and cadmium."
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Sep 12 - Sep 18, 2005
Drugs – Shedding on generic finasteride
” I hadn't heard anything really bad about generic drugs so instead of bying new Proscar I started taking the generic ones. So about a month ago I thougt my hair was getting thinner and by now I'm shedding a lot!”
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Sep 12 - Sep 18, 2005
Topical – Fluridil 2 month update, positive feedback
” Eucapil has definately helped my hairline and all over. I've been using it about 2mo. With Avo. my hair was barely hanging on after 9 mo. but with Eucapil it actually started growing making it necessary for me to even get a hair cut in the near future.”
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Sep 12 - Sep 18, 2005
Hair Transplant – Dr. Bazan’s Patient Photos
BJO’s before and after photos. 900 grafts with Dr. Bazan.
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Sep 12 - Sep 18, 2005
Hair Multiplication – Dr. Bazan Patient’s 105-page Report
BJO detailed account of his experience as a patient of Dr. Bazan.
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Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2005
Reference – Histamine
The anti-alopecia effect of GLF was inhibited by pyrilamine, a histamine H1 receptor antagonist, suggesting that the anti-alopecia effect is mediated by histamine release.
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Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2005
Reference – New patent, ingredients: ovalbumin, phenoxyethanol, carbomer, triethanolamine.
“A composition for wound healing and hair growth is disclosed. The composition comprises at least 5.0% by weight of ovalbumin, about 1.0% phenoxyethanol, about 0.5% carbomer, and about 0.3% triethanolamine. The composition may be in the form of a cream, powder, lotion, gel, emulsion, or ointment. Its method for use in wound healing and for hair growth is also disclosed.”
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Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2005
All Natural / Reference – Coconut Oil.
"People from various cultures, religions and races have used coconut for its medicinal uses. India’s Ayurvedic medicine has long recognized the healing properties of coconut oil for over 4,000 years. The oil is valued for its antimicrobial properties. It is an ingredient in preparations believed to promote luxurious hair growth. Dried coconut is even used to expel parasites and improve digestion. In the Philippines, coconut oil is used to speed the healing of burns, cuts and bruises."
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Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2005
Topical / Reference – Curis Hedgehog Signaling
Hedgehog Agonists Modulate Hair Growth; Preclinical Data Published in The Journal of Investigational Dermatology
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Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2005
Topical – Alpecin (coffee) testimonials
I have been using Alpecin Shampoo and After Shampoo Liquid for about 2.5 months. I was having a pretty good shed and it stopped it immediately. Without question it has made my vellus hair at the temple/hairline go termial. I have tried everything to make these hairs go terminal and I think this is finally doing the trick. I'm not sure about any regrowth yet because its very difficult to tell if the terminal hairs are coming in are all from the vellus I had or are simply new. I am finally on my way from a NW 2 to a NW 1. This is terrific news!
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Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2005
Topical – Copper Peptide discussion.
“There is a lot of study behing Dr. Pickarts work...it was once (about 10 years ago) though to be the cure, or at least blow minox away, and the early studies did, granted what was released (trichomin) was alot weaker then what was to go to FDA trials, but there is solid science behind this...it is an SOD with major backing.”
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Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2005
Drugs – Dutasteride from Dr. Reddy, legitimacy issue
” disturbing report on the television about cheap and illegal copies of drugs manufactured in india and exported around the world, some of these drugs were watered down and contained very little, if any, of the active ingredient in the medicine not to mention some nasty stuff in there as well.”
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Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2005
Drugs – Avodart, shedding after 3 years
”I have a sudden shedding period. Also my beard has started to grow a bit more quickly then before. I still find these changes strange, I was very stable for a long time, all these things happened just with the use of the new MerloniPharma duta.”
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Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2005
Reference – Study, DHT inhibition increases with prolonged dutasteride use
"AVODART rapidly reduced serum DHT by more than 90% in these clinical studies. Data from a subset of patients with frequent measures of DHT show that, by the end of the first month of treatment, DHT levels were reduced by 91%. 5 This level of reduction was maintained throughout the 24-month double-blind treatment period. At month 24, DHT levels were reduced by 93.7%.5 At month 48 median DHT was reduced 95.3% from baseline."
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Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2005
Drugs – Avodart 2.5 year update, 21 years old success story
” I believe dut. has really stopped all hair loss, and even perhaps regrew or thickened some thin hair. I've been off the forum because things have been going so well. If others are like me, I can see why "dut-didn't-work-for-me" may be overrepresented on the forum. People like me are much less likely to post.”
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Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2005
Topical – Hedgehog Agonists Modulate Hair Growth; Preclinical Data Published in The Journal of Investigational Dermatology
This study also demonstrated that the Hedgehog agonist is active in human scalp in vitro as measured by Hedgehog pathway gene expression. The results suggest that topical application of a Hedgehog agonist could be effective in treating hair loss conditions, including male and female pattern hair loss.
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Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2005
Hair Multiplication – University of Western Sydney, New Player in Hair Multiplication Research ?
Hair follicle neogenesis. We have developed microsurgical procedures to isolate follicle inductive cells and culture methods to increase their numbers in vitro. Grafting of cultured cells to animal recipients have resulted in follicle neogenesis and hair growth. Our research has reached the development stage and have identified a commercial partner. The objective is to use molecular biology, transgenesis and bioreactor technology to launch cell therapies for hair replacement in humans.
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Aug 22 - Aug 28, 2005
Reference – Hydrophobic Nanospheres
"Conjugated linoleic acid, clarinol, encapsulated in NanoSal was formulated in an aqueous lotion base. The effect of clarinol encapsulation on skin deposition was investigated. Three grams of lotion containing either free or encapsulated linoleic acid was applied on the subject’s skin that subsequently was washed with 100ml of water and assayed. The result suggests that the skin retains 33% more encapsulated linoleic acid compare to products formulated with the free active.1"
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Aug 22 - Aug 28, 2005
Topical – Scalp Scripts Coenzyme 12% Hair Therapy
“Scientifically proven to stimulate new hair growth due in large part to its high percentage of panthenol and cysteine, a keratin protein which is in and of itself the basic protein found in human hair. This highly concentrated preparation for home treatments contains biotin, Dexpanthenol, two vitamins, cysteine, cystine, methionine, and amino acids which are found in the hair shaft.”
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Aug 22 - Aug 28, 2005
Topical – Shampoo discussion.
A lengthy discussion about shampoos, especially NANO shampoo.
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Aug 22 - Aug 28, 2005
Topical – Fluridil vs Revivogen discussion.
“I've been using eucapil for 2 months, and I am generally pleased, however I don't read of too many people using it, rather, I read about revivogen, should I switch?”
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Aug 22 - Aug 28, 2005
Drugs – Propecia lingering side effects
” I’ve been off it 3 years, quit because of awful side effects and Im still a mess because of this drug.”
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Aug 22 - Aug 28, 2005
Drugs – Finasteride sexual side effects
”My experience is that although they say this side effect will diminish with time it won't. Some guys never get this side effect and other guys like myself and you do (Merck lied when they said only 2% of men get this side effect).”
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Aug 22 - Aug 28, 2005
Hair Multiplication – Isolagen to Face Class Action Lawsuit
The complaint alleges that Isolagen made a series of false or misleading statements concerning the development and commercialization of its autologous cellular therapies and its prospects for FDA approval.
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
Reference – Sangre de Drago high in procyanidins
"Studies have shown that procyanidins are the major constituents of Sangre de Drago (~90% of dried weight),several of which have been characterized as novel proanthocyanidins compounds"
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
Reference – EPM, Structural optimization of pep7, a small peptide extracted from
epimorphin (EPM), for effective induction of hair follicle anagen.
“The obtained modified peptide, termed 'EPM (epimorphin-derived) peptide', has a Mw of 950 Da and exerts an inductive effect on hair follicle regeneration at a  concentration of approximately 0.00001% or even lower. The action of  this EPM peptide was more apparent in mice treated with 1% minoxidil, suggesting its potential clinical benefit as a new type of hair-regenerating agent.”
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
Reference – Telomerase.
The finding is surprising because telomerase is well known in a quite different context, protecting against tumors by limiting the number of times a cell can divide. The new findings put the enzyme astride two major biological pathways, one that promotes the growth of new cells for maintaining tissues and the other that prevents the excessive growth that leads to tumors. Telomerase is an enzyme known to serve as a last-ditch defense against cancer also activates adult stem cells, which the body uses to repair its tissues. The insight could lead to new treatments for certain diseases, possibly even promoting hair growth in animals other than mice.
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
Reference – Androgens: elevated androgens present in the urine of hair loss sufferers.
This report confirms elevated levels of androgens and 5-alpha reductase activity in patients suffering from hair loss.
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
Drugs – Avodart 2 year update, positive feedback
” I started taking DUT days after it was first released. Be prepared for a roller coaster of a ride with DUT. I was on FIN 5mg for 5+ years before... and I still had significant shedding periods. It doesn't become stable until 15++ month mark. If you are going to take DUT, you've got to be in it for the long run.”
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
Drugs – Avodart 5.5 month update, negative feedback
”Sad to say, I don't think Avodart is doing much to my hair. At best it has slowed down the rate of loss but I doubt it. However, I have experienced many side effects that I can only at this point attributed to DUT.”
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
Drugs – Avodart chronic shed
”I go through a shed once a year in the mid area were I part my hair, but always grows back.”
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
Drugs – Avodart Type I & II inhibition chart, explained by Bryan
” At a concentration of 100 ng/mL, the type 2 enzyme is almost COMPLETELY leveled-off with the dotted-line at around 17%-18%, showing a nearly complete inhibition of that specific enzyme (over 99%). Notice that it has dropped by nearly 83 percentage points (from 100 to 17-18), which is nearly its entire contribution to serum DHT.”
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
Reference – Avodart Type I & II inhibition chart, explained by Bryan
” At a concentration of 100 ng/mL, the type 2 enzyme is almost COMPLETELY leveled-off with the dotted-line at around 17%-18%, showing a nearly complete inhibition of that specific enzyme (over 99%). Notice that it has dropped by nearly 83 percentage points (from 100 to 17-18), which is nearly its entire contribution to serum DHT.”
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
Drugs – Avodart 2.5 year update, periodic shed
” I've been on Avodart for approximately 2.5 years. I would say go through minor sheds every 7-8 months. I find that I gain back everything lost, and then continue to see overall improvement 4-6 weeks later. I thought that after 24 months I had seen all the new growth I was going to see.”
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
Drugs – Avodart 3 year update, good results followed by shedding
” I am almost 3 years on Duta. The last year I had decent hair thickening, I was a bit happy. But the last 2 months my front is shedding as crazy! I can pull out the hairs on my hairline. In 2 months my hairline has receded again 1 cm and is still thinning!”
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
All Natural – Apple Polyphenols, home made
”I have been adding the powder contents of the Apple Poly booster capsules to a commercial topical hair lotion containing aloe, MSM, tea tree oil, and carrier/essential oils. The apple phenols seem to help me in reducing excess hair loss associated with scalp inflammation, sebum, sweat, etc. I presently add 4 grams of booster powder to 60 ml of lotion, because this is similar to the concentration employed with reported GTE and GSE additives.”
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
All Natural – Widowspeak update
”I have zero fallout still and my hair is regrowing at an accelerated pace.
I believe that grunge is responsible for decreased fall-out and beta-sis is responsible for regrowth.”
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
All Natural – Sangre de Drago high in procyanidins
"Studies have shown that procyanidins are the major constituents of Sangre de Drago (~90% of dried weight),several of which have been characterized as novel proanthocyanidins compounds"
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
All Natural – HairMagic trial to begin in October 2005
”Gulf Biomedical Corporation (OTC PK: GBIC) reports they have set Oct. 1 as the start date for the first clinical trial of its flagship product, HairMagic(TM). The trial will be conducted under the traditional scientific rules of a double blind study, and is intended to verify the successful results experienced in earlier anecdotal studies.”
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
Drugs – Avodart 2.5 year update, excessive frontal hair loss
” diffuse shedding crown and vertex. Type 1 hairline. 43 years old. Dutasteride greatly increased frontal hair loss. I am now a type 2 and have completely lost the widows peak that I had when I started dutasteride. Other areas continued shedding which really means that they continue to thin.”
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Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2005
Drugs – Avodart 1.2 year update, still shedding
”Still seems like I'm shedding. I tried to cut back to once every other day but all I'm seeing is an improvement in side effects (libido, getting it up...). I'm a diffuse thinner and I don't know what to do.”
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Aug 08 - Aug 14, 2005
Reference – SOG – TGF beta inhibitor
“The invention relates to a peptide and homologues thereof which inhibit the activity of TGF-.beta. family growth factors in vertebrates, as well as TGF-.beta.-like growth factors in Drosophilia. Specifically, the invention relates to a highly potent fragment of the product of the Drosophilia short gastrulation gene (Sog).”
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Aug 08 - Aug 14, 2005
Topical / Reference – TB4 related licensing agreement?
“Panacea Biotec in-licenses novel technology from NIH for hair growth.”
”A peptide based technology for alopecia management from the National Institute of Health, USA. The patent protected technology for actin- binding peptide(s)/poly peptide(s) stimulates hair growth and regenerates lost hair follicles. The ability of hair follicles to constantly renew is ensured by the presence of the multipotent stem cell. This peptide(s) appears to stimulate multipotent stem cells at the `bulge region.”
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Aug 08 - Aug 14, 2005
Topical – Minoxidil alternative
“Maybe procyanidins..like those in Poly-Gro and even Revivogen..??
You could be allergic to pg or something else, even the alcohol. http://www.elsomresearch.com makes theirs w/out those two ingredients. See their Formulator for gse and apple peel extract for the pro's. Also Rooibos is another good alternative IMO. “
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Aug 08 - Aug 14, 2005
Reference – TB4 Articles.
Studies and articles pertaining to Thymosin Beta 4 (TB4), wound healing and hair growth agent currently being researched by Lee’s Pharm in Asia and RegenrX
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Aug 08 - Aug 14, 2005
All Natural – MSM for inflammation, testimonial
”the MSM really cleared the inflammation on my scalp”
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
Topical – NanoAdeno Discussions.
“It is a cream. The cream has darkened over the last thirty days, so a week ago, I started to store it in the refridgerator. The scent of licorice, once so strong when I first opened the bottle, is now much weaker. The product is soothing to the skin. It disappears into the scalp (or into the hair) within about 45 minutes, although the hair itself looks like it needs shampooing later.”
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
Reference – Vitamin D3
“Hair growth occurred in a cyclical pattern, accompanied by formation of normal hair follicles and increased expression of certain keratins (Ha7, Ha8, and Hb3). Vitamin D3 analogs seem to act on keratinocytes to initiate hair follicle cycling and stimulate hair growth in mice that otherwise do not grow hair.”
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
Topical – Minoxidil, self compounded formula worth a try?
“One bottle of Rogaine 5% contains 3000 milligrams (3 grams) of pure minoxidil. Loniten (minoxidil) tablets are usually sold in 10 milligram (active ingredient) tablets. It takes 3000/10 = 300 Loniten (minoxidil) tablets to make a bottle of 5% solution.”
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
Topical – Follicare discussions.
“I sent Follicare my testimonial for those of you who have followed my story . They called me and asked me to read them my testimony over the phone, the gentleman said they will record 5 and 10 second sound bites for my testimony to play on the radio ads. They were very impressed with the before and after pics i sent and will use them on their website.”
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
Topical / Drugs – Rogaine & Propecia testimonials.
“Rogaine 5% & Propecia for only 2 months = RESULTS, but stopped Propecia, now start back up?”
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
Reference – Equol hair loss regimen
” My solution: allow the body's natural conversion of testosterone to DHT, but inhibit the action of DHT by using Equol. This negates the effects of DHT, but doesn't cause a rise in testosterone levels. If Equol works as well as it's supposed to, this could possibly work as a hairloss treatment, especially if an androgen receptor blocker is used as well.”
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
Drugs – Generic Dutasteride, which brand is reliable ?
” Different types of generic dutasteride: Duprost, Dutagen, and Dutas. The manufacturers are Cipla, Ranbaxy, and Dr.Reddy's, respectively. All are based in India. Are they for real?”
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
Drugs – Avodart shed 15 month update, negative feedback
”I've been using ( 0,5 mg every other day) dutasteride since May last year. First I noticed a shed. Now after 15 months I’m still losing 100+ hairs. Now I also started losing hair on the back and on the sides of my head!!! I'm really getting depressed about is.”
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
Drugs – Avodart 3 month update, 51 years old, positive feedback
”I had tried Procecia about 2 years ago and didn't get very much results. But after 3 months on Dut the hair is coming back in on the top. Can't see my scalpe in the mirror anymore.”
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
All Natural – Saw Palmetto & Beta-Sitosterol negative experience
I take since 6 months every day 320mg Saw Palmetto and 300mg Beta Sitosterol. All the time I didn't see any effect/improvement on hairloss,
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
All Natural – Procyanidin B2 Apple study
Comparative analysis of procyanidin B2 apple against minoxidil and proanthocyanidin grape.
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
All Natural – Super ZIX
Detailed instructions on how to make this formula for hair loss.
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
Drugs – Avodart shed 15 month update, negative feedback
”I've been using ( 0,5 mg every other day) dutasteride since May last year. First I noticed a shed. Now after 15 months I’m still losing 100+ hairs. Now I also started losing hair on the back and on the sides of my head!!! I'm really getting depressed about is.”
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
Drugs – Avodart 3 month update, 51 years old, positive feedback
”I had tried Procecia about 2 years ago and didn't get very much results. But after 3 months on Dut the hair is coming back in on the top. Can't see my scalpe in the mirror anymore.”
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
Hair Multiplication – Cultured Fibroblast as a Treatment for Hair Loss
Fibroblasts works by stimulating hair protein production using a patient's own cells. The treatment begins with the injection of a local anaesthetic to numb a small section of skin/hair follicles at the back of the head. This area was chosen because of its genetic print and the invisibility of any scarring. After approximately six weeks, 1 to 1.5 ml of cultured fibroblasts are sent back to the doctor for injection into the patient's pate.
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Aug 01 - Aug 07, 2005
Hair Multiplication – Isolagen’s Hair Regrowth Treatment
Isolagen’s patent and basic info about their technique as a hair regrowth treatment.
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Jul 25 - Jul 31, 2005
Topical – 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA), new product from Cosmo Oil in Japan
Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. and Dr. Yoshiyasu Ito (Part-time lecturer at Department of Dermatology, National Defense Medical College, and Director of Daikanyama Derm-Plastic Clinic), announces that they have agreed to jointly pursue commercialization and business development of a hair growth stimulant containing 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) as an active ingredient.
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Jul 25 - Jul 31, 2005
Topical – Minoxidil opinions.
Minoxidil was and is a high blood pressure medication (in pill form called Loniten). Minoxidil was found to grow hair only after it had been on the market as a high blood pressure medication for many years. Very little of the minox applied TOPICALLY will be absorbed into the bloodstream and it should have little, if any, systemic effects (rapid, irregular heart rate, etc.). Minox does not interfere in any way with DHT. Studies suggest that very little of the topically-applied minoxidil actually penetrates the skin - even less likely is penetration to the point of absorption into the bloodstream.
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Jul 25 - Jul 31, 2005
Topical – Fluridil testimonials.
Right away I noticed a cosmetic improvement in my hair, in that it appears to have some sort of cosmetic hair thickner, probably not unlike any of the commecial products you can buy in any drugstore. I got somehow the same results with Triaxon which I used for years. It made my hair look and feel better, it made it look thicker and healthier, but it did not "grow" hair, and so far the jury is still out on eucapil.
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Jul 25 - Jul 31, 2005
All Natural – Sebaceous gland targeting with photodynamic therapy
”success obtained with PDT using lemuteporfin, a compound that is not yet approved for clinical use, in preclinical animal studies to shrink sebaceous glands. The compound is also being investigated in clinical trials for its efficacy in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia in an injectable formulation and androgenetic alopecia using a topical formulation.”
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Jul 25 - Jul 31, 2005
All Natural – Beta-Sitosterol & HDL cholesterol value
Beta-sis lowers the bad cholesterol (LDL) and the good one (HDL). And this is the problem. Normally the LDL should be low and the HDL should be very high, because HDL lowers the bad cholesterol (LDL). Now If you take beta-sis this lowers both and HDL cant lower the bad one. Nobody knows what happened if you takes Beta-sis in higher dosage for some years. It could be that after stopping beta-sis HDL never come to the default level where it can lower the bad one.
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Jul 25 - Jul 31, 2005
All Natural – MSM study
This pilot double blind, random study proves that oral supplementation with MSM is a valuable addition to hair care. Hair health was significantly improved in a short term of 6 weeks.
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Jul 25 - Jul 31, 2005
Reference – A role for 5alpha-reductase activity in the development of male homosexuality? – Study
” Higher body hair with lower mesmorphism ratings were observed in Caucasian homosexual men compared with the general male population, reflecting elevated 5alpha-reductase (5alphaR) activity, and higher dihydrotestosterone-to-testosterone (DHT-to-T) ratio, in sharp contrast to 46,XY 5alphaR 2 deficiency subjects, who are often born with ambiguous, or female genitalia, but tend to grow up to be muscular, heterosexual men with very little body hair, or beard.”
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Jul 25 - Jul 31, 2005
Reference – Role for 5alpha-reductase Activity in the Development of Male Homosexuality?
A controversial research that links 5-alpha reductase Activity and Homosexuality.
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Jul 25 - Jul 31, 2005
Hair Multiplication – Dr. Bernstein Provides a Straight Forward Discussion on Hair Cloning vs Hair Multiplication vs Tissue Engineering.
For those who are new to this forum, you may find this helpful as it talks about Hair Cloning, Hair Multiplication & Genetic Engineering for hair loss.
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
Topical / Reference - Minoxidil and Propylene Glycol Allergic Study.
“All patients complained of increased pruritis and scaling of the scalp. Three of them developed papules and vesicles on the scalp and the forehead, 2 women presented with periorbital edema and in 2 patients ther dermatitis spread to the trunk. Patch testing resulted in a delayed-type allergy to Regaine 5% and elucidated the specific allergen involved in 7 patients.”
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
All Natural – Dark Chocolates instead of Milk Chocolate
Eating apples is a good idea to increase procyanidins. Another idea is to switch from milk chocolate to dark chocolate:
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
All Natural / Reference – EUK-189 sod mimetic
Chemicals which mimic the action of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase, both major mammalian cellular enzymes which scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS).
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
Topical – Fluridil testimonials, Dr. Dut
Some of you may know that a 18months ago I withdrew my personal backing of fin and dut because of side effect issues. I moved over to Fluridil.  I am now in the sad position to be withdrawing my personal backing for this product too. My concerns are not with efficacy, but with the issue of systemic absorption.
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
Topical – Fluridil Side Effects?
I have been using fluridil for the last 9months with decent results. In the last 2 months i have also been experiencing numbness, muscular twitching in my legs, arms and hands. I was thinking it is probably some neurological disease starting but the neurologist said its a neuropathy from something but does not know from what. Is there any chance fluridil could be causing this?
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
All Natural – L-Cysteine vs L-Lysine discussion
”I used to take L Cysteine, I had heard it helps with hair strength and breakage etc. If you study Biology, and the DNA helix, you will see that the DNA chain is held together by Cystine bonds, I had read somewhere that if you break up all of the amino acids in hair, the largest pile would be the Cystine pile , so supposedly a Cystine supplement will help immensely with hair strength.”
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
All Natural – Apple Cider Vinegar, Procyanidins & Polyphenols discussion
”Polyphenols were five times more prevalent in the skin than the flesh of the apples.
Two polyphenols, epicatechin and procyanidin B2, were the greatest contributors to total antioxidant activity of the apples. Procyanidins accounted for about 60 percent of the antioxidant activity in the peel and 56 percent in the flesh. Red Delicious apples had two times more antioxidant activity than Empire apples, which had the least activity of any of the apples studied."
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
All Natural – Soy Milk
When the body breaks down isoflavones from soy products, one of the resulting compounds is equol, which blocks a form of testosterone called DHT that has been linked with hair loss and baldness.
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
All Natural – Recapeen testimonial
”I did use this product for three months without anything positive to report so I quit.”
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
Drugs – Avodart and headache
”I've been on Avodart for three days and have had a frontal headache beginning about 12 hours after the first dose. Is this common; does it tend to be transient.”
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
Drugs – Avodart initial shed discussion
”Started avodart about 7 weeks ago. I started shedding almost immediately, between 1 to 2 weeks in. I have to say, even though it is completely expected it is still traumatic.”
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
Drugs – Dutasteride success rate vs finasteride & before and after photos
”These are the results of the GlaxoSmithKline testing of GI198745 otherwise known as Dutasteride for hair loss. These results were taken from the Phase II study required for FDA approval. The Phase III trials for hair loss are scheduled to begin in February/March of 2003 in the US. The drug is expected to be on the market for hair loss in 2006 if approved.”
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
Reference – Dutasteride success rate vs finasteride & before and after photos
”These are the results of the GlaxoSmithKline testing of GI198745 otherwise known as Dutasteride for hair loss. These results were taken from the Phase II study required for FDA approval. The Phase III trials for hair loss are scheduled to begin in February/March of 2003 in the US. The drug is expected to be on the market for hair loss in 2006 if approved.”
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
Drugs – Genotypes and hair loss medications’ performance
” A genotype relates to the small differences between the DNA / genetics of one person compared to another. 99.8% of our DNA is the same from one person to another. All of the differences between us are due to the other 0.2%. These differences include the way that we matabolise drugs. They also result in the slight differences in androgen receptors from one to another or anything else for that matter.”
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
Reference – Genotypes and hair loss medications’ performance
” A genotype relates to the small differences between the DNA / genetics of one person compared to another. 99.8% of our DNA is the same from one person to another. All of the differences between us are due to the other 0.2%. These differences include the way that we matabolise drugs. They also result in the slight differences in androgen receptors from one to another or anything else for that matter.”
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
Drugs – Avodart + Propecia combo success stories
”I’ve been on 3 Dut's and 2 Fin for 3 years now, My hair looks better than it ever has, in fact my back of my head is where it was when I was in my early 20's. Now my temples never came back and Im looking into having those filled to be back completely.”
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
Drugs – Avodart combined with Propecia in-depth discussion
” I guess we can just write off the stories of a dutasteride/finasteride combination helping people who weren't helped by dutasteride alone. They're probably just responding to the dutasteride after some delay. But if dutasteride is such an awesome inhibitor of 5AR, why don't some people (like me) respond to it?
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
Reference – Serum dutasteride concentration vs. DHT reduction chart
” That graph is from a published dutasteride study, but I personally added those three dashed vertical lines corresponding to the daily doses of 0.1, 0.5, and 2.5 mg (based on published information). You can pretty-well estimate levels of 5a-reductase.”
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Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2005
Hair Multiplication – InterCytex’s Multiplication Factor According to the Patent
Forum discussion suggesting that InterCytex may be able to duplicate a full head of hair with just 30 follicles.
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Jul 11 - Jul 17, 2005
Topical – Super Oxicell ingredients
Active Ingredients:

Glutathione, SOD, Taurine, Cystine, Cysteine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Boswellia, Green tea polyphenols, Vit. B6, Niacin, Vit. E, NAC, Sam-e, Coq10, Alpha lipoic acid, Bayberry, Bitter Kola, Blue Gumtree, Riboflavin, Ashwagandha root, NADH, FADH2, ATP, Zinc, Sodium Chloride, Astragalus root, Juniper Berries, Brazillian Cress, Arnica, Fluoric Acid, Olive, Sweet Chestnut, Agrimony, Willow, Aspen, Gorse, Holly, Copper, Phosphorus, MAnganese, Selenium, Germanium.
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Jul 11 - Jul 17, 2005
Topical – Fred102 answers questions regarding the EHRS conference.
Lengthy answers on questions about finasteride, procyanidin, Applepoly etc.
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Jul 11 - Jul 17, 2005
Topical – Fluridil + Dutasteride results
I use Dutasteride as well as Fluridil. I think that using those two things is the best "one-two punch" we currently have to fight DHT and other hairloss-causing androgens.
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Jul 11 - Jul 17, 2005
Topical – Lion Develops Innovative Retardant for Male Hair Loss
Ingredients: Beta-glycyrrhetinate, piroctone olamine, inh- ibitory,
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Jul 11 - Jul 17, 2005
All Natural – Alphastat: Saw Palmetto/Astaxanthin combo
"Triarco Industries, Inc. announces very encouraging results of a pilot clinical trial for their patented product Alphastat®, which inhibits 5-alpha reductase. The three-month study on male patients ages 55-68 reported a 17% decrease in Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), and a 40% decrease in dehydrotestosterone (DHT), indicating a rise in total testosterone in these subjects.”
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Jul 11 - Jul 17, 2005
All Natural – HairMagic 100% success rate
”Gulf BioMedical Corporation (OTC: GBIC) reports they have contracted with R.O.V.E. Medical Clinic to conduct a scientific, double-blind, clinical study of the effectiveness of HairMagic(TM), the new two-step hair restoration breakthrough that has worked - to actually grow new hair - on 100% of 70 test cases to date. The clinic will arrange 60-day trials of the all-natural, no-side-effects product utilizing volunteer participants in Houston and Orange, Texas.”
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Jul 11 - Jul 17, 2005
Drugs – Avodart’s half life and dosing discussion
”been on dutasteride for almost 10 months with great success and my hair looks great too. I’ve been taking 0,5mg/day. After reading posts that you can be off dutasteride for weeks before DHT levels start to increase, I consider to lower my dosage to taking 0,5mg each other day.”
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Jul 11 - Jul 17, 2005
Drugs – Avodart 9 month update, losing temple hairs
I have just started month 9 on dutasteride and am pretty depressed about the whole thing, I am seeing a clear and defined area of loss on my left temple. This temple has gone from a NW1 with defuse thinning to ~NW2 with diffuse thinning.
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Jul 11 - Jul 17, 2005
Drugs – Avodart and fatigue or drowsiness
”Each time I take dut I find myself extremely tired. This usually lasts a day and sometimes two. Dut is really powerful for me personally.”
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Jul 11 - Jul 17, 2005
Hair Multiplication – Dr. Washenik on Aderans Research Institute’s Hair Multiplication Project
Dr. Washenik envisioned a launch on the market somewhere in 2009 and that traditional hair transplant will still have a role to play even when Hair Multiplication becomes available. Also, unlimited follicles may not be possible with first generation Hair Multiplication techniques.
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Jul 04 - Jul 10, 2005
All Natural – Widowspeak photos, apple cider vinegar rinse/ beta sis oral - 9 month
There is a young fellow on another hairloss forum who regrew his frontal hairline about an inch in nine months (!) with the use of apple cider vinegar (ACV) as a hair rinse. He also takes beta sitosterol. He suspects that shampoos with SLS "harsh detergents", etc. were causing him to accelerate his MPB hair loss, so he avoids them. He uses no shampoos at the moment --the "grunge".
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Jul 04 - Jul 10, 2005
All Natural – Zinc Oxide testimonials
”I used Zinc Oxide with Boric Acid for a while and it helped my temples come down a lot. I haven't used it for a year or so now but the improvements stayed. I am planning to get back on it.”
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Jul 04 - Jul 10, 2005
Hair Multiplication – Aderans’ year 2003 and year 2005 Annual Report now available online
Preparations to gain FDA approval are proceeding according to plan and commercial availability of Hair Multiplication to be expected in year 2007.
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Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2005
Topical – Minoxidil results leveling off.
After about 10 years of using Minoxidil, I dont seem to be getting any return or even vellus coverage on the 2% during the day and 5% during the night. When I first starting using it I got a good return - enough to cover a bald spot! But no more. Has anyone else experienced this? - and if so, are there any alternatives with a different kind of topical that one of you gentlemen may have had success with?
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Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2005
Topical – NanoAdeno, first impressions
“Nanoadeno comes in a small brown glass bottle, about the size of a minoxidil bottle, containing 50 grams, which will last fifty days. It cost about seventy dollars, including shipping. The contents are a thick liquid, almost a cream, the color of Ivory dishwashing liquid. The directions say you apply it when your hair is wet. Also they make clear that this is a cosmetic product, not a drug intended to treat or cure any disease.”
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Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2005
All Natural / Topical – Poly-GRO procyanidin b-2 topical
"This new formulation contains 400% more apple procyanidins than the one used in the hair growth studies, and is said to be stronger than Medicated Mohkatsurin PB, the commercial formula from Japan. A limited supply of the prototype is now available at www.applepoly.com/procyanidin-b-2"
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Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2005
All Natural / Reference – Procyanidins studies.
Abstracts of Procyanidin studies.
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Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2005
All Natural / Topical – Jacob’s custom made formula
“The one created by the Formulator, Elsom Research. Comes in a brown glass bottle with a dropper. Ingreds are listed on the bottle. Contains plenty of the pro's as mentioned in the Poly-GRO thread below. I got this mainly to use in the a.m. Smells good and leaves no residue- just what I was hoping for. Ingredients are…”
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Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2005
Topical – Fluridil results.
“When fluridil breaks down in the body if it enters the blood stream. It breaks down into trifluoroacetic acid and b34. The first one is a hazadous substance, and I don’t know what b34 is. I have used fluridil for about 8 months with good results. But after getting gyno from propecia after 6 years of use and having to have surgery to remove it. I think I will have to stop using fluridil. Dont know if it can give you gyno but don’t want to take that chance.”
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Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2005
Drugs – Loniten shed
” I've been on 10 mg Loniten since 9th of november 2004. I had a first shed around at the end of the first month , but from month 2 to month 5, my hair got a lot thicker and I thought I was responding very well”
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Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2005
Drugs – Finasteride in the treatment of men with frontal male pattern hair loss study
”Conclusion: In men with hair loss in the anterior/mid area of the scalp, finasteride 1 mg/day slowed hair loss and increased hair growth.”
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Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2005
Reference – Finasteride in the treatment of men with frontal male pattern hair loss study
”Conclusion: In men with hair loss in the anterior/mid area of the scalp, finasteride 1 mg/day slowed hair loss and increased hair growth.”
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Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2005
Reference – Finasteride’s effectiveness on different regions of the scalp – study.
” This finding shows the relative effectiveness of finasteride on protecting hair loss over the vertex and superior-frontal regions of the scalp, in compare to the minimal response over the temporal and the anterior hairline regions.”
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Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2005
Drugs – Avodart cause dark circles under the eyes
”Avodart caused dark areas underneath my eyes as well. I immediately ceased taking Avodart following these negative side effects. However, it has been a few months now and the dark areas beneath my eyes still remain.”
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Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2005
Hair Multiplication – Aderans Medium-term Management Plan
Aderans plans to introduce cellular biological treatment for hairloss in calendar year 2007. Fda approval process proceeding according to plan. Will take Bosley public within 3 years. Expansion of Bosley into Canada and Mexico (and elsewhere).
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Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2005
Reference – Dr. Neumann: Intense Pulsed Light Source (IPLS) for Hair Removal.
Ninety percent permanent hair reduction in transsexual patients. This study proved that the IPLS has the potential to be effective, permanent, and painless especially in younger patients who have not used any mechanical methods for epilation before photoepilation.
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Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2005
All Natural – DEA in shampoos may damage brain cells
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have uncovered evidence that suggests an ingredient found in some soaps and shampoos might affect memory. The research in animals centers around diethanolamine (DEA), a chemical used in shampoos, lotions, creams and other cosmetics.
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
All Natural / Reference – Dietary Supplements can cause liver damage.
How and why can dietary supplements damage the liver? Within three months of starting Lipokinetix, these seven patients developed symptoms of acute hepatitis, including tiredness, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain. They sought medical attention and their blood tests revealed severe liver damage.
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
Topical – Finasteride, topical formula.
“I've used 2 5mg Fincar (Proscar) pills mixed w/Minox. since March. My results are good and encourging. I also take 1.25mg of Fincar daily. I use this mix once/day some times twice, some times I forget or don't have time to apply it. My hair is thicker and between my thick hairs I have developed vellus hair that probably have always been there.”
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
Topical – NanoAdeno, by Fred102
"We are running some accelerated stabilization testing on the batch for
oxidation and physical stability and by Thursday evening we will finish
the testing process. If you start taking orders Friday, we'll be able to start
processing them Monday." So on Friday you can order nanoadeno from http://www.nanoadeno.com”
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
All Natural – Saw Palmetto results.
“I have been using revivogen and minoxidil since November 2004.
I had great results. I have added about a month ago Saw Palmetto (320 mg form puritans pride). I am seeing deterioration. Could the addition of the SP be the cause of that?”
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
Topical – Remox results
“Remox II works greak in conjunction with a good anti-androgen. I've been on and off it for about 2 years now. Hair starts to slowly detoriate slowly woithout it for me. With it, I slowly gain ground.”
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
Drugs – Dutasteride results.
“I'm relatively sure that the crown area has been maintained fairly well by 1/5 proscar and then the dutasteride, but since being on dutasteride, the temples seem to have receded quite quickly.”
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
Drugs – Dutasteride / Finasteride results.
“The same thing happened to me some years ago with finasteride. Suddenly my hairloss accelerated, in only three months my hairline receeded almost 1/2 cm, my head sore all the time and a lot of dandruff was present in my scalp. Thats why i never got too excited about dutasteride when it came out, i knew it wasnt for me.”
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
All Natural – Negative experience with natural products
”I have been using revivogen and minoxidil since November 2004. I had great results.I have added about a month ago SP (320 mg form puritan). I am seeing deterioration. Could the addition the Saw Palmetto be the cause of that?”
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
All Natural – Flex Seed Oil, improving absorption
Based on these observations, Dr. Budwig began treating her patients by giving them a combination of high quality flax seed oil, which is rich in Omega3 oil, and quark, which is something similar to cottage cheese or yogurt in that it is rich in high quality protein. The reason for the mixture of the oil with a high quality protein is that by combining the protein with the oil, the oil becomes water soluble in the body and can be absorbed more readily. It can enter the smallest capillaries, dissolving any of the undesirable fats and cleaning out the veins and arteries. It also strengthens the heart, dissolves tumors and cures arthritis. It sounds like a lot, but it really works.
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
All Natural – Apple Cider Vinegar instead of Shampoo, instructions
”Just pour a little (1/2 cup - 1cup) on my head and let it sit there for a minute or two and then rinse it out. I don't think it's a good idea to scrub your hair when it's wet, since that's when your hair is at its weakest. The vinegar will take care of dirt on its own.”
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
All Natural – HairMagic’s ingredient list
”Exactly, there's nothing about it that makes it stand out as unique, really. OTOH if they hit on a particular combination... who knows. I haven't seen any documented 'proof' of the 100%-success-claim (they claim to have a double-blind study in the works- the benchmark for the industry, so that will be curious), but if that's true it speaks volumes since then it would obviously be getting at something fundamental.”
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
Drugs / Topical – Finasteride in topical preparation testimonials
” I've used 2 5mg Fincar (Proscar) pills mixed w/Minox. since March. My results are good and encourging. I also take 1.25mg of Fincar daily. ”
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
Reference – Soy Milk
Hair loss and prostate cancer are both prevented by miracle molecule found in soy milk, says new research.
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
Drugs – Avodart 5 month update, negative feedback
”I've been on duta's for about 5 months now, and have had a continual shed this whole period. Meaning, my hair has started to fall out faster than before, and isn't letting up. It also looks dried out and frizzy, which it wasn't before starting the dut. Now I'm debating on what to do.”
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
Drugs – Dutasteride half life discussion with graphs
”A half-life that long allows for VERY flexible dosing schedules. For example, you could take a relatively small amount every day, a slightly larger amount every-other-day, or a still larger amount once a week. All that matters is the AVERAGE amount you get, averaged over a period of a week or so.”
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
Drugs – Dutasteride 2 year update, positive feedback
I've been on Avodart for 2 years and there's little doubt that it's allowed me to keep what I have (I think if one were to compare hair counts, they'd be nearly identical +/-200 hairs).
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
Hair Multiplication – Hair Science Institute, Dr. Gho’s latest Endeavor
Dr. Coen Gho announced the formation of Hair Science Institute. Hair Multiplication research will remain the heart and soul of Dr. Gho’s research efforts. The research will be built upon existing knowledge as well as new insights & technologies that have been discovered or invented since the first Hair Multiplication patent was filed in 1997.
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
Hair Transplant – A general discussion among forum members about average donor hair supply and the number of grafts a norwood 5-6 would need for the illusion of density.
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Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2005
Topical – Procede warning & testimonials.
“Procede contains thioglycolic acid - the main ingredient of the hair remover Veet. Mostly used in perms. It will remove some weaker hairs like Veet does and it will straighten stronger hairs.“
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Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2005
Topical – Fluridil testimonials
I have used Eucapil (Fluridil) for 9 months now (3 times a supply of 3 boxes) and my conclusions thus far are:
- Halting of further loss
- Improving and thickening up of existing hair
- Filling up of the crown area that has started thinning a bit
- Growth of short hairs at the hairline, they are getting longer and longer (which indicates that further loss has stopped)
- Growth of many vellus hair at the temple region
- No irritation at all
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Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2005
Topical – Revivogen testimonials.
“I have been using revivogen for over 9 month now and I am very happy with the results. I honestly dont understand why there are so few positive feed back regarding it (same about 17 a estradiol ). My hair is much thicker due to it and it is the ONLY product that was able to thicken vellus hair which I really gave hope before using revivogen. It is a very effective product.”
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Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2005
Reference – Hedgehog Signaling Articles.
Several Hedgehog Signaling related articles.
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Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2005
All Natural / Reference – Hedgehog
“A study published in the journal Biology of Reproduction reveals that both prostate cancer and hair loss in men can be prevented by consuming soy products. The reason? The consumption of soy products results in the creation of a unique molecule in the intestines called equol. This equol blocks the function of DHT -- a hormone responsible for stimulating prostate cancer and causing male pattern baldness.”
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Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2005
All Natural / Reference – Dietary Supplements can cause liver damage.
How and why can dietary supplements damage the liver? Within three months of starting Lipokinetix, these seven patients developed symptoms of acute hepatitis, including tiredness, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain. They sought medical attention and their blood tests revealed severe liver damage.
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Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2005
All Natural – HGH, Human Growth Hormone
There are studies which suggest that Human Growth Hormone can reverse hair loss for some people. If this is the route you would like to take, here’s a good article you should read.
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Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2005
All Natural – Green Tea information
Comprehensive information on the health benefits of green tea and how it may help those with hair loss.
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Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2005
All Natural – Widowspeak’s photos and testimonials
”Going "grunge" is based on the theory that the sulphates in shampoo damage the follicle and cause hairloss. Since I stopped using shampoo over 9 months ago, my hair has thickened and regrown at an accelerated pace. I was having moderate regrowth taking 375mg a day of beta-sitosterol, and it tripled when I stopped using shampoo.”
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Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2005
Drugs – Finasteride and wrinkles
” Has anyone else noticed wrinkles (faint at this point)under their eyes after a year on propecia. i just turned 23 and i don't think there should be wrinkles under my eyes at this age,”
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Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2005
Drugs – Dutasteride 4 month and considering quit
”I’m at just under 4 months on the drug, and I think I’m going to go back on Finasteride. In the 4 months my hair has gotten worse with the pattern getting worse. I know some will suggest that it may be a shed, but I have heard that all before.”
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Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2005
Drugs – Dutasteride & oily skin discussion
”If you had oily/acne prone skin (or even if you had normal skin), how has the drug affected it? Please be detailed if it made the oil recede, over dry, or increased oil/acne…”
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Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2005
Hair Multiplication – InterCytex’s Information Sheet on TrichoCyte
Information sheet on InterCytex’s autologous hair regeneration therapy for the treatment of male pattern baldness and female diffuse alopecia.
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Jun 13 - Jun 19, 2005
Hair Multiplication – Official Statement from Gho Clinic since its Corporate Restructuring in December 2004.
This is the first public statement on the internet from Gho Clinic since the company filed for bankruptcy in December 2004.
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
Topical – Scalp photos taken with 100x beauty scope.
Magnified scalp photos of Hogan38.
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
Reference – Role of TGF-beta2 in the human hair cycle.
“These lines of evidence strongly suggest the presence of a "catagen cascade" in male pattern baldness, involving: (1) the conversion of testosterone to DHT by type II 5-alpha-reductase; (2) the synthesis of TGF-beta2 in dermal papilla cells; and (3) the activation of the intrinsic caspase network.” 
“TGF-beta2 triggers the intrinsic caspase network and subsequently epithelial cells are eliminated through apoptotic cell death. TGF-beta antagonists are effective in preventing catagen-like morphological changes and in promoting elongation of hair follicles in vivo and in vitro.”
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
Drugs – Avodart testimonials, Chipper
“I took avodart for 16 months, 0.5 in pill form. I had decent looking hair on propecia. But avodart thickened my hair up so much. I could shave my head and it looked like I had a completely full head of hair. My hairline was coming back, the temples were awesome.”
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
Reference – Detergents and Surfactants in Soaps, Shampoos, and Other Cleansers.
Detergents and surfactants are sometimes treated as synonyms, in scientific literature and elsewhere; however, there is an important distinction between them. While detergents are also surfactants, not every surfactant can act as a detergent.
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
Topical / Reference – Procyanidin B-2 is a TGF-B inhibitor.
“Procyanidin B-2 is a TGF-B inhibitor, similar to ellagic acid, which
has been shown to have hair growth promoting activities in quantity.”
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
Research – Hair Loss Gene Found?
Scientists found that variations in a gene related to male sex hormones may be at the root of male-pattern baldness, the most common form of hair loss. The culprit is the androgen receptor gene, and it dwells on the X chromosome, which all men inherit from their mothers.
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
Topical / Reference – Ursolic acid
Ursolic acid has medicinally action, both topically and internally. Ursolic acid is used in many cosmetic preparations for its anti-inflammatory, antitumor and antimicrobial properties. Ursolic acid has antibacterial and antifungal activity.
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
Topical – Spiro lotion, home made.
Discussion about making a topical spiro formula.
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
Topical – Mesotherapy
“Mesotherapy is an effective treatment for the prevention of hair loss. Mesotherapy is medicine that is injected directly into the pilar cyst, which is very effective for treatment for hair loss. The injections are made up of nutritive elements that accelerate cell division of the hair roots and boost blood circulation around the hair’s root, and an antiphlogistic agent, which dissolves inflammation around the hair’s root.”
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
Topical – Procede, Electronic Retailing Self-Regulation Program (“ERSP”) report.
ERSP determined that the studies on ProCede submitted by Youth Enhancement provided a reasonable basis for its core product performance and safety claims but, based upon the omission of comparative data in the case record, it was also recommended that the marketer discontinue its comparative performance claims.
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
All Natural – Squalene
"Sebum provides the normal lubricant of hairy and no-hairy skin. It keeps the skin supple and forms a protective bacterial and fungicidal coating on the skin and in the pilosebaceous apparatus. This fatty cover helps to keep moisture on the skin surface." Squalene occurs naturally in the human sebum
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
References – Male Hormones
Excellent info on male hormones.
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
References – Inheriting the hair loss gene from your MOTHER !
”It is found that variations in a gene related to male sex hormones may be at the root of male-pattern baldness, the most common form of hair loss. The culprit is the androgen receptor gene, and it dwells on the X chromosome, which all men inherit from their mothers.”
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
Drugs – Dutasteride 1+ year users update
”Question for those that stuck it out past the 1 year mark and continued with success (maintenance or growth). As I’ve seen some posts talk about only minimum shedding the first year, and others talk about heavy shedding, I’m starting to wonder how many of the heavy shed users have actually been able to see benefits from the drug?”
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Jun 06 - Jun 12, 2005
Hair Multiplication – Aderans Completed Initial Discussion with the FDA
Aderans Research Institute completed initial discussion with the FDA about their Hair Multiplication procedure. "We are very excited at how well our research in hair multiplication has progressed. We are very close to the first time in history when the number of hairs on the scalp can be increased significantly." John Ohanesian
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May 30 - Jun 05, 2005
Topical – Minoxidil, initial shed.
“The first 3 months I suffered a bit of shockloss but since then I have lost very little hair. I was wondering how long does it usually take to see any results?”
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May 30 - Jun 05, 2005
Topical – Procede testimonials.
“I certainly don't see any hair regrowth after 48 hours (although they claim you can). I didn't expect to. But I do have that "stubble" feeling where I applied the product. Where the skin was smooth, it is now a bit rough. It does feel like whisker stubble, but I don't really see anything visible. Perhaps it just changed the texture of the skin.”
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May 30 - Jun 05, 2005
Topical – Proxiphen testimonials
I tried prescription proxiphen for a year and it didn't do anything. Zippo. Nadda. Just money down the drain. That doesn't mean it won't work for you or anybody else. That was my experience. I had much better success with proscar.
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May 30 - Jun 05, 2005
Topical – Fluridil but not shampooing ?
Fluridil seems worth considering but the not being able to shampoo aspect totally kills it for me, but i wondered if anyone ignored that with success?
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May 30 - Jun 05, 2005
Topical / Drugs – Gunner’s testimonials and photos.
“I’ve been on Dut since Feb 21st and I am around the 3.5 month mark of usage. I can honestly say that my hair has gotten worse since starting this drug. Although I cannot be 100% sure, I feel this has a lot to do with the Dut alone.”
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May 30 - Jun 05, 2005
Topical – Bioscor’s testimonials
“There is a branch-serving store in Taiwan,which sells lots of
Bioscor products such as vitamin supplies,lotion,laser treatment and so on..”
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May 30 - Jun 05, 2005
Topical / Reference – Retinoic Acid induces Catagen by TFG-b2 upregulation in human hair follicles.
Retinoic acid can have adverse effects on human hair follicles. While systemic intake of retinoic acid is able to induce telogen effluvium, topical treatment of human scalp hair follicles with tretinoin may also result in a prolonged anagen phase. Therefore, we have investigated the influence of all-trans retinoic acid (RA) on the growth of human hair follicles in culture.
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May 30 - Jun 05, 2005
Topical – Kerasome testimonials.
“I’ve used it 2 times and really like it. It gives my hair more of a thickness and body I havent had in years. My only complaint is the small size and for the cost isnt worth it, now if they increase the size then I will reorder.”
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May 30 - Jun 05, 2005
Drugs – Dutasteride 5 month update, positive feedback
”I’m going on month 5 I would like to say that I’m very pleased with the results.”
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May 30 - Jun 05, 2005
Drugs – Dutasteride 3.5 month update with photos, negative feedback
”I’ve been on Dut since Feb 21st and I am around the 3.5 month mark of usage. I can honestly say that my hair has gotten worse since starting this drug.”
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May 30 - Jun 05, 2005
Drugs – Dutasteride 2+ year users updates
”So after 2 years, dut has completely stopped working for you? This is a bit worrying, but would you say that you are exceptions?”
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May 30 - Jun 05, 2005
Hair Multiplication – Isolagen’s Autologous Cultured Fibroblasts: A Protein Repair System
In depth technical details about Isolagen’s fibroblast injections treatment.
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May 30 - Jun 05, 2005
Hair Multiplication – Aderan Research Institute Patents
Inside look at two of Aderan Research Institute’s hair multiplication related patents.
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May 23 - May 29, 2005
Topical – Procede testimonials
“I have tried procede and it seems that it is nothing more than a very serious acid peel. The area on my temple areas where I applied it became very red almost like a very bad sunburn and then precipitated a peel and a healing. That area on my forehead and temples is still somewhat red after 4 days. “
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May 23 - May 29, 2005
Topical / Reference – Anti-inflammatory agents.
A recap of some of the earlier discussion on anti-inflammatory agents.
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May 23 - May 29, 2005
Reference – Proteasome activity
Why people are looking for Proteasome inhibitors to treat hair loss.
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May 23 - May 29, 2005
All Natural / Reference – Arginine, positive and negative effects
Two research articles on Arginine.
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May 23 - May 29, 2005
Drugs – Quitted Avodart for 4 months, but side effects still exist
”I've been off the drug for a little over four months and nothing is changing. Scabs still are not healing. The wrinkles around my whole eye area keep getting worse.”
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May 23 - May 29, 2005
Drugs – Avodart shedding posts
”I started shedding immediately and the shedding phase lasted about 3 months.”
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May 23 - May 29, 2005
Drugs – Dutasteride shed after long success
”I feel very blessed to have gotten what I did on the Avodart, but my question is, can anyone answer why the medication, which worked so well, would all of a sudden stop having any effect what so ever?”
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May 23 - May 29, 2005
Drugs – Dutasteride, depression, and skin problems.
After being on the drug for forty five days i had to withdraw because about three weeks in my mood began changing and i eventually became extremely depressed.
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May 23 - May 29, 2005
Hair Multiplication – Wall Street Journal article on Hair Cloning
Hair Multiplication – Wall Street Journal article on Hair Cloning As suggested by the Wall Street Journal, the initial cost for Aderans hair multiplication procedure will be about $8,000 - $12,000 to be offered in addition to a traditional hair transplant.
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May 23 - May 29, 2005
All Natural – Saw Palmetto & Beta Sitosterol testimonial
I'm taking Saw Palmetto 320 mg and 325mg Beta Sitosterol..I think that this is a long time but I haven't seen any effect on me. Do I something wrong? Why isn't there any effect on me?
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May 16 - May 22, 2005
Topical – a-keratin-1.2. trial
Lipoxidil.com is accepting applications again for a trial of the new product a-keratin-1.2. a-keratin-1.2 is designed to break up fibrosis and is only intended for complete bald spots.The treatment area should be complete bald for more than one year up to 5 years. Approved applicants will receive free treatment for 6 months.
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May 16 - May 22, 2005
Reference – Fibrosis & TFG (transforming growth factors)
CTGF is well known for its role as a downstream mediator of the chronic fibrotic effects of transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta). Activated by TGF-beta, CTGF induces specialized cells called fibroblasts to become myofibroblasts that deposit layers of collagen, which help form a scar. In fibrosis, the formation of scar tissue occurs faster than collagen is naturally broken down. This causes normal tissue to be replaced by scar tissue.
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May 16 - May 22, 2005
Topical – Alpecin (caffeine based treatment) testimonials
If inflammation is caused by DHT, then Alpecin must be working on DHT because my inflammation is gone! not reduced , gone!”
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May 16 - May 22, 2005
Topical – Minoxidil, quitting the treatment.
“I've only been applying it to my temples and the area between my receded temples to maintain the hair there. I quit a week ago and I've experiences NO shed at all......yet.”
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May 16 - May 22, 2005
Topical / Reference – Stress, new patent designed to target stress induced hair loss.
“One of the factors which has been suspected for some time of causing premature catagen of the hair follicle which, in the scalp region, may manifest itself in the form of alopecia or effluvium, giving rise to hair loss, is stress.”
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May 16 - May 22, 2005
Drugs / Reference / Alert – Finasteride Activates Caspases in Prostatic Epithelial
“Finasteride helps us by reducing DHT and therefore TGF-beta. But it looks like the androgen deprivation might lower IGF-1 or does something else that leads to caspase activation, or a 5-AR independant mechanism of finasteride activates the caspase casacade.”
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May 16 - May 22, 2005
All Natural – Shampoo and hair loss study
”The study showed that shampoo, as long as it is not used excessively (more than once a day) does not cause hair loss. The hair counts suggest that regular use of shampoo may even slow down futher hairloss; after 4 years participants in group II (shampoo)had an average of 29 more hairs in the observed area than participants in group I (water only). This is likely due to the build up of micoscopic fungi without the cleaning of the scalp.”
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May 16 - May 22, 2005
Drugs – Avodart vs Propecia comparison
A study comparing the effectives of Avodart vs Propecia in the treatment of hair loss in men.
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May 09 - May 15, 2005
Topical – Alcohol, more evidence that this is a bad idea.
“Some people say that there's nothing to worry about with using topicals based on alcohol. Here's an example of chronic ethanol administration inducing IL-1 and TNF-a and adversely affecting bone growth. Given that minoxidil is less effective for those with follicular inflammation, it's possible that adding ethanol has adverse effects on the immune systems of those with preexisting inflammation.”
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May 09 - May 15, 2005
Topical – Procede discussion.
More follow up discussions about Procede, a topical product that is widely publicized on late night infomercials citing results in as little as 48 hours with every 90 day application.
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May 09 - May 15, 2005
Topical – Genistil testimonials
“I am on my 3rd bottle of Genistil from lipoxidil.. hairloss in shower have reduce to less then 10 strands of hair, my vellous hair along the hairline have all thicken and grew long...”
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May 09 - May 15, 2005
Topical – Fluridil results.
“My regimen is simple but very effective in the fight against hair loss and somewhat effective in the "regrowth" department.”
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May 09 - May 15, 2005
Drugs – Avodart 1 year update, negative feedback
” I feel like my hair is still thinning all over and maybe a little regrowth maybe not. I definitely have thinned out all over and i don't know if it’s just the Avodart or the natural progression of this horrible problem.
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May 09 - May 15, 2005
Hair Transplant – Pricing Policies among doctors
Interesting discussion as to whether doctors should be charging based on number of grafts extracted or number of grafts placed.
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May 09 - May 15, 2005
Hair Transplant - Dr. Woods: Repair of Pluggy, Uneven and Scarred Hairline with FUE. This is a repair case with 2000 FUE grafts. Dr. Woods soften the pluggy, uneven and scarred hairline of this patient after 3 sessions. The repair was done by utilizing nape hair, chest and abdominal hair. None of the prior pluggy grafts were removed in the process. You can also see the chest donor pictures in this discussion.
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their gallstones possibly being caused/related to their fin