Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss? 2/13/2024
The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.
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community 2 years after my HT. I couldn’t live with my hair anymore. It took so much effort every morning to style it properly, but just one gust of wind or a bit of rain was enough to ruin it for the rest of the day. I also really disliked how it looked in photos. I'm 32, so I still felt too young for this.
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community If PP405 works it will be fkn impossible to buy it.
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