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research Differential Impact of Environmental Factors on Systemic and Localized Autoimmunity

5 citations, May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology”

Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.

research The Clinical Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

33 citations, January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus has varied symptoms and is hard to diagnose, affecting many body parts and requiring careful clinical judgment.

research Evaluation of New Pregnane Derivatives as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors

23 citations, January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin”

New pregnane derivatives are effective at inhibiting an enzyme linked to hair loss and reducing oil gland activity.

research The 'Bald' Phenotype (Androgenetic Alopecia) Is Caused by the High Glycemic, High Cholesterol, and Low Mineral 'Western Diet'

7 citations, June 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology”

Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.

research Hair Care Cosmetics Regulation in Different Countries: A Comparative Study

2 citations, January 2019 in “Applied clinical research, clinical trials and regulatory affairs”

Different countries have regulations to ensure the safety of hair care products, with some recalling hair straighteners due to high formaldehyde.

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community Just started finasteride...

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The user started finasteride again, using it every other day, along with a laser helmet, inversion massage, and various supplements. They are considering Minoxidil but had a bad reaction previously and plan to get hair grafts.

community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated

in Product 7 upvotes 1 year ago

A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.

community Began An Intensive Protocol but it's now all habit.

in Hair Systems 2 upvotes 2 years ago

The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.

community ~1 year using rosemary shampoo (trigger warning)

in Progress Pictures 158 upvotes 8 months ago

A user reported hair thickening and a stronger crown after using rosemary shampoo for about a year, with progress pictures as evidence. Some commenters discussed the effectiveness of natural treatments versus pharmaceutical options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community I feel like o got my confidence and my life back after 1.5 years

in Progress Pictures 7393 upvotes 2 months ago

A 32-year-old man had a successful hair transplant in Atlanta, using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily, which greatly improved his confidence and appearance. He spent about $13,000 and is very satisfied with the youthful results and increased happiness.