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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity What can I use to prepare a lotion that doesn't irritate my scalp or make my hair sticky? (Want to experiment with metformin and Alpha Keto glutarate)
The conversation is about a user who tried dissolving a metformin pill in water for hair treatment but faced issues with hair sticking together. The user is seeking advice on preparing a non-irritating, non-sticky lotion at home, possibly experimenting with metformin and Alpha Keto glutarate.
community Bruteforcing alopecia or the new advent of science progress
Combining therapies like scyllo-inositol, alpha-ketoglutarate, and autophagy-inducing supplements may enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss. Reporting individual results can accelerate progress in hair loss treatments.
community Turkey? Fin? Min? Fin+Min? Biotin? Keto? Saw? Dut? Nut?
Hair loss treatments and celebrity hair maintenance, mentioning finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, biotin, ketoconazole, saw palmetto, dutasteride, and Nutrafol. The tone is satirical, speculating on celebrities' use of hairpieces and transplants.
community Can’t take fin - options/alts?
User seeks non-finasteride hair loss treatments, suggests Eucapil, minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, oral castor oil, and alfatradiol. Reply recommends vitamin D, zinc, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and high black tea intake, but emphasizes minoxidil and microneedling as most effective.
community 8 months of therapies, finasteride, minoxidil and more
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 months using finasteride, minoxidil, and a custom topical mix including progesterone, cortisone, and alpha 5 estradiol. They reported no side effects and noticed improvement around the third month.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Exogenous Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid Alleviates the Rabbit Dermal Papilla Cell Oxidative Damage Caused by Hydrogen Peroxide Through the ERK/Nrf2 Signaling Pathway
This study found that α-ketoglutarate protected dermal papilla cells from oxidative stress by enhancing the Nrf2 pathway and mitigating cell damage through the ERK/Nrf2 axis.
research Stimulation of Hair Growth by Small Molecules that Activate Autophagy
This study found that activating autophagy with specific small molecules and drugs can stimulate hair growth by initiating the anagen phase in dormant hair follicles, suggesting a potential treatment for hair loss.
research Causal effects of genetically determined metabolites on androgenetic alopecia: A two‐sample Mendelian randomization analysis
This study used Mendelian randomization analysis to identify Scyllo-inositol and Alpha-ketoglutarate as potential protective factors and Heme and 2-palmitoylglycerophosphocholine as risk factors for androgenic alopecia, suggesting a causal link between these metabolites and the condition.
research Evaluating the Causal Relationship Between Human Blood Metabolites and the Susceptibility to Alopecia Areata
This study established a causal link between plasma metabolism and alopecia areata, providing insights into the disorder's mechanisms and suggesting directions for future screening and prevention strategies.
research Overexpression of aldo-keto reductase 1C3 (AKR1C3) in LNCaP cells diverts androgen metabolism towards testosterone resulting in resistance to the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride
This study found that overexpression of AKR1C3 in prostate cancer cells redirected androgen metabolism towards testosterone production, which facilitated cell proliferation, potentially reducing the effectiveness of finasteride treatment.
Experts
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Hair Loss SpecialistStacy Kato Madany, PA-C
Berkley, MI, United States
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Hair Transplant SurgeonKeti Chuchulashvili
Tbilisi, Georgia
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Hair System SpecialistKeo Viraphandeth
Los Angeles, United States
- 11
Hair Loss SpecialistKato Ryo
Takatsuki, Japan
- 11
Hair Loss SpecialistKato Miyako
Takatsuki, Japan
- 6
Hair Transplant SurgeonKato Yudai, 日本美容外科学会, 日本頭蓋顎顔面外科学会
Itabashi, Japan
Clinics
6 / 9 results- 40TrichologyDR.KETI.PAKSASHVILIKyiv · UA
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Hair TransplantSMPKato Hair RestorationBoca Raton, FL · US - 31
Hair Loss TreatmentsKetu Ayurveda and Panchakarma ClinicRajkot, Gujarat · IN - 27
Hair Loss TreatmentsKato ClinicOsaka · JP - 6
Hair Loss TreatmentsKato Dermatology ClinicIsehara · JP - 6Hair Loss TreatmentsKato Dermatology ClinicSeto · JP