Search
forLearn
3 / 3 resultslearn Stemoxydine
chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
learn Sulforaphane
compound from cruciferous vegetables has some mild effects on DHT
Research
5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Redox Biochemistry of Human Hair Pigmentation
Human hair color is influenced by complex biochemical processes involving enzymes and reactive oxygen species.
research Formation of the Iε-(γ-Glutamyl)Lysine Crosslink in Hair Proteins: Investigation of Transamidases in Hair Follicles
Transamidases help form strong crosslinks in hair proteins, crucial for hair strength.
research Chemical Aspects of Hair Loss and Its Cosmetological Significance
Understanding hair loss chemicals can help create better treatments.
research Follicle Hormones
Follicle Stimulating Hormone is important for fertility.
research Pilosebaceous Follicles: Structure, Biochemistry, and Function
Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health and conditions like acne.
Community Join
5 / 28 resultscommunity There's a guy called Dr. Berg on YouTube who recommended a bunch of supplements for hair health and preventing hair loss. I wrote them all down. Before I buy, can anyone tell me if anything here is BS?
A user asked about Dr. Berg's recommended supplements for hair health, including Vitamin C, trace minerals, Omega 3, collagen, silica, B-vitamins, stinging nettle root, B6, B2, copper, and Vitamin D. Responses advised against following Dr. Berg, labeling him a quack, and suggested that only stinging nettle root might help with DHT, while the rest are only beneficial if deficient.
community why do some people have such a severe personal vendetta against finasterid?
A user is concerned about starting finasteride due to negative reports and potential side effects. Other users suggest talking to a doctor, considering personal tolerance, and note that side effects are rare.
community Optimal dose for topical Melatonin
The conversation is about finding the optimal concentration of topical melatonin for hair loss treatment. The user is considering making their own solution and is unsure whether a higher concentration is more effective for deactivating prolactin receptors.
community Bile Acid-Mediated DHT Dysregulation Hypothesis
Elevated bile acids can inhibit the enzyme AKR1C2, leading to increased DHT levels, which may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to androgenetic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include topical minoxidil and finasteride.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.