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research Minority hair tax: pricing bias in haircare products

2 citations , June 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology”

This study investigated price differences and found that haircare products targeting coily/curly hair are more expensive than those for straight hair types, with the authors suggesting that pricing policies should be more equitable to ensure affordable access for all individuals.

research Visible Light-Mediated Environmentally Friendly and Universally Applicable Green Chemistry for Hair Cross-Linking

3 citations , June 2023 in “ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering”

In this study, a method using riboflavin phosphate, citric acid, and polyols successfully optimized protein cross-linking in hair of all colors through visible light-mediated photo-cross-linking, improving the mechanical properties and hair-setting effects without the influence of hair color.

research SKIN AND HAIR COSMETIC ISSUES IN WOMEN OF COLOR

35 citations , October 2000 in “Dermatologic clinics”

This review discusses the characteristics, impact, and management challenges of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research and early detection strategies.

research Photo‐protective effect of cuttlefish ink melanin on human hair

7 citations , September 2021 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science”

This study found that melanin extracted from cuttlefish ink provided significant protection against UV radiation damage to human hair, suggesting its potential as a photoprotective agent in hair-care products.

research The Black identity, hair product use, and breast cancer scale

24 citations , December 2019 in “PLoS ONE”

This study validated the Black Identity, Hair Product Use, and Breast Cancer Scale (BHBS) as a tool to measure social and cultural factors related to hair product use and perceived breast cancer risk in Black women.

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community Summary of Procapil video by Haircafe

2 upvotes 1 year ago

Procapil is marketed as a natural hair loss treatment but lacks strong evidence and is industry-biased. Minoxidil and Finasteride are the only FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

community Haircafe video on Min Sulfate, thoughts?

in Research/Science 101 upvotes 11 months ago

Minoxidil sulfate is considered for those unresponsive to regular minoxidil, with some trying a 10% formulation from Folligenz. Concerns exist about the product's stability and transparency, but some users report positive initial results.

community Is there a reason why hair serums (The Ordinary, Vichy, etc.) are never part of a serious hair loss stack?

40 upvotes 4 months ago

Hair serums like The Ordinary and Vichy are seen as minor additions to hair loss treatments but are not considered effective on their own compared to well-studied options like Minoxidil and Finasteride. They may improve scalp health or hair strand quality but are not reliable for significant hair regrowth or combating male pattern baldness.

community Haircafe slams pp405 presentation. Are results really that bad?

64 upvotes 6 months ago

PP405 shows promise in activating dormant hair follicles and increasing hair counts but lacks detailed efficacy data compared to minoxidil and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some optimism and skepticism about its effectiveness.

community Riken develops new method for culturing hair follicles

41 upvotes 8 years ago

A new stem cell method for culturing hair follicles is being developed as an alternative to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. There are concerns about its cost and accessibility despite plans for commercialization.

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