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November 2021 in “Environmental Science and Pollution Research”
This review discusses the growth potential and business opportunities in biocosmetics, emphasizing the replacement of fossil-based ingredients with bio-based alternatives, but reports no new experimental findings.
This article explores the potential applications of polyglutamic acid in cosmetics, discussing its benefits for skincare and haircare, but reports no new experimental results.
This review discusses lipid nanoparticle-based cosmetics, emphasizing their potential in protecting skin from radiation and treating conditions like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis with synthetic and natural antioxidants. It highlights recent research on these formulations' effectiveness in alleviating skin disorders and enhancing skin health.
Han Bio plans to start Phase 1 clinical trials for a hair growth treatment in 2027 after successful results in mice. Many users express skepticism about the effectiveness of treatments that work on mice but not on humans, and discuss existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
Generic dutasteride should work as long as it contains the correct active ingredient, regardless of brand. In India, it's recommended to use trusted brands like Dr. Reddy's due to bioequivalence concerns.
The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride without success and is now trying a new product called Arata Mitoactive, which contains the ingredient y100. They plan to review its effectiveness themselves due to a lack of existing reviews.
Using ketoconazole shampoo daily can dry out hair, and most users recommend using it 1-2 times a week with conditioner. Some users combine it with minoxidil and finasteride for better hair growth results.
Switching from 1mg finasteride to dutasteride, with users recommending starting at 0.5mg daily. Some users prefer capsules, while others use tablets, citing effectiveness and regulatory approval in Asia.