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GlossaryBotox (BoNT)

neurotoxin that temporarily paralyzes muscles to reduce wrinkles

Botox, also known as Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A, is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is commonly used in both medical and cosmetic procedures to temporarily paralyze muscles, thereby reducing the appearance of wrinkles and treating conditions such as chronic migraines, muscle spasms, and excessive sweating.

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research Neurotoxins Acting at Synaptic Sites: A Brief Review on Mechanisms and Clinical Applications

5 citations, December 2022 in “Toxins”

Neurotoxins can affect neurotransmitter release and have potential in treating muscle, pain, and cancer conditions, but more research is needed on how they work.

research Botulinum Toxins in Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology

2 citations, May 2021 in “European medical journal”

Botulinum toxins are safe for various medical and cosmetic uses, but more research is needed for long-term safety and effectiveness in hair growth treatments.

The Non-Neuronal and Nonmuscular Effects of Botulinum Toxin: An Opportunity for a Deadly Molecule to Treat Disease in the Skin and Beyond

research The Non-Neuronal and Nonmuscular Effects of Botulinum Toxin: An Opportunity for a Deadly Molecule to Treat Disease in the Skin and Beyond

44 citations, October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Botulinum toxin has potential for treating various skin conditions and improving wound healing.

research An Innovative Experimental Petrographic Study of Concrete Produced by Animal Bones and Human Hair Fibers

11 citations, July 2021 in “Sustainability”

Concrete made from animal bones and human hair is stronger and more environmentally friendly than traditional concrete.

Intradermal Injection in Balding Region Versus Intramuscular Injection in Surrounding Muscles: A Split-Scalp, Randomized Trial on Botulinum Toxin for Androgenetic Alopecia

research Intradermal Injection in Balding Region Versus Intramuscular Injection in Surrounding Muscles: A Split-Scalp, Randomized Trial on Botulinum Toxin for Androgenetic Alopecia

June 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy”

Intramuscular injections improved hair density more than intradermal injections for treating hair loss.

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community Did you know that oral min actually makes you grow hair on your bones? This skeleton was donated by someone who died from oral min.

in Satire 93 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the claim that oral minoxidil can make hair grow on bones. The conclusion is that this claim is not true, as evidenced by the user's head being bald while the body is furry.

community Being realistic with expectations

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 2 years ago

User tried finasteride, minoxidil, redensyl solution, PRP sessions, essential oils, diet, exercise, and microneedling for hair loss. Experienced slight regrowth, reduced hair fall, and stopped hairline receding; advises realistic expectations and considering regrowth as a bonus.

community Best Thickening Shampoo+Conditioner on the Market?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 day ago

People discuss using various shampoos and conditioners to make hair look thicker, mentioning products like Nizoral, Redken, Nioxin, hims thick fix, and purador. Some users highlight ingredients like Redensyl and Baicapil, while others note that shampoos and conditioners aid in hair care but not in hair growth.

community Need advice with finishing off my hair loss :)

in Treatment 8 upvotes 3 years ago

User is a Norwood 2-2.5, using 1.25 mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil lotion daily since June last year, experiencing significant regrowth. They are considering additional treatments like saw palmetto, microneedling, dutasteride, aminexil, stemoxydine, mesotherapy, ketoconazole shampoo, and alfatradiol to improve hair thickness.

community Two month progress – Min/Dermarolling/Hair Savior Oil. Don’t mind the min-druff

in Progress Pictures 208 upvotes 3 years ago

User reports two-month progress using Min, dermarolling, and Hair Savior Oil. Others suggest adding Ketoconazole for dandruff and hair growth, and continuing Min use to maintain results.

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