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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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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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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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research Serum Zinc and Copper Levels in Alopecia
People with hair loss often have lower levels of zinc and copper in their blood.
research Acquired Zinc Deficiency Dermatosis in Humans
Zinc supplements can resolve skin issues caused by zinc deficiency.
research Alopecia Induced in Young Mice by Exposure to Excess Dietary Zinc
Too much zinc in the diet can cause hair loss and color change in young mice by reducing copper in the body.
research Blood Zinc Levels in Nursing Women from Different Regions of the West Bank of Palestine
Nursing women in the West Bank with higher income and non-smoking habits have higher blood zinc levels.
research Analysis of Zinc and Copper Serum Levels in Premature Hair Graying at a Young Age
Low zinc levels might contribute to early hair graying.
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5 / 845 resultscommunity Can absorption be intervened by oil, sebum etc?
The conversation discusses whether oily scalp and sebum can hinder the absorption of topical hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, even when using tretinoin. The user is skeptical about the effectiveness of these treatments due to their oily scalp condition.
community Tretinoin absorption Minoxidil
Tretinoin may help more minoxidil convert to its active form and could potentially increase its absorption, raising concerns about safety if too much enters the bloodstream. It's unclear if tretinoin affects finasteride absorption.
community Minoxidil absorption and washing hair
User asks if washing hair or using hair fibers after minoxidil dries is okay and if dry scalp means full absorption. Some doctors and sources say 50-75% absorption occurs after an hour.
community What Hinders the Absorption of Minoxidil?
Silicone and dimethicone in shampoos may hinder Minoxidil absorption, while Tretinoin and microneedling can enhance its efficacy. Users discuss applying Tretinoin before Minoxidil, waiting for it to dry first.
community Does seborrheic dermatitis block absorption of topicals?
User wonders if seborrheic dermatitis blocks absorption of topicals for hair loss. They use nizoral to improve the condition but it's not fully gone.