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research Integral Hair Lipid in Human Hair Follicle
Human hair has a protective lipid layer that can be damaged by moisture and treatments, affecting hair growth and health.
research Characterization of the Lipid Composition at the Proximal Root Regions of Human Hair
Human hair contains various lipids that vary among individuals and help protect the hair.
research Chronological Aging of Human Hair Keratin Fibers
Hair ages as the cuticle wears down, especially beyond 1 meter from the root, affecting its strength and shine.
research A Systematic Method for the Sensitive and Specific Determination of Hair Lipids Using Chromatography
A new method accurately measures hair lipids, revealing individual differences.
research Metabolomic Analysis of Amino Acids and Lipids in Human Hair Altered by Dyeing, Perming, and Bleaching
Chemical treatments like dyeing, perming, and bleaching damage hair by altering amino acids and lipids.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Increasing Oral Minoxidil Dose Over Time
A user reports hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to increase their oral minoxidil dose gradually while also taking finasteride, dermarolling weekly, and applying topical stemoxydine nightly. They shared a link suggesting that increasing minoxidil dosage can improve hair growth and thickness.
community Male pattern baldness, and mental health
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.
community I (diffuse thinner) would genuinely prefer having the Generic MPB hairloss
The conversation discusses struggles with diffuse thinning and hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride, with limited success. The original poster regrets having a hair transplant at 21 due to weak donor hair and ongoing thinning.
community Long term finasteride users; Did you notice any improvement after 2 years?
Long term Finasteride users and whether or not they have noticed improvements after two years of use, with other treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling also discussed. Some replies suggest that improvement is possible even beyond the two year mark while others caution against believing studies backed by the Post-Finasteride Foundation.
community Does finasteride decrease free testosterone?
Finasteride may decrease free testosterone by increasing SHBG, potentially causing side effects like reduced libido and hormonal changes. Some find it effective for hair loss, while others experience negative effects.