research Deciphering the Microbiology of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Step Forward Towards Understanding an Enigmatic Inflammatory Skin Disease
Hidradenitis suppurativa may involve gut and oral bacteria, suggesting targeted treatments could help.
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research Glucose and Acetate Metabolism by Isolated Sheep Wool Follicles
Sheep wool follicles can metabolize both glucose and acetate using different pathways important for wool growth.
research Bacteriological Study of Acne Vulgaris in Cairo, Egypt
The conclusion is that antibiotics are not the best acne treatment and early treatment is important to prevent scarring, especially for those with a family history of acne.
research The Relationship Between Microbiome and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Certain bacteria are linked to female hair loss.
research Iron-Mediated DAMO-Anammox Process: Revealing the Mechanism of Electron Transfer
Iron improves the DAMO-anammox process for treating water but too much iron can hinder it.
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5 / 74 resultscommunity + 5 years Finasteride and dermarroll journey PICS and ACTUAL DILEMMA
The user experienced improved hair density and thickness after using finasteride and dermarolling for 2.5 years but noticed hair loss when doing anaerobic exercise. They increased their finasteride dose and continued dermarolling but are considering not starting minoxidil due to its perceived hassle and uncertain long-term benefits.
community The mechanism of androgenic alopecia
DHT may inhibit hair growth by affecting mitochondrial function, leading to hair follicle miniaturization. Treatments like minoxidil and PP405 may promote hair growth by altering metabolic pathways, potentially counteracting DHT's effects.
community Rob English's scalp massages, why aren't more people aren't talking about this?
Rob English's scalp massages are discussed as a method to reduce DHT and stop hair loss, but many users criticize it as ineffective compared to treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Some users argue that alternative treatments like scalp massages and microneedling can work for some, but the community largely favors the "big three" medications.
community Been on Fin 1 year and 7 months and 2.5 Oral minoxidil for 6 months
The user has been using finasteride for 1 year and 7 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, noticing peach fuzz that may turn into terminal hair. The user has experienced no side effects and is considering additional treatments like dermarolling and possibly increasing the minoxidil dose.
community 19m to 20m here my progress on 1 year finasteride
A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride for hair regrowth, noting significant improvement and additional benefits from two months of minoxidil use. They reported no side effects from finasteride and attributed most regrowth to it, with minoxidil darkening their hair.