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research Roles of Type 10 17beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in Intracrinology and Metabolism of Isoleucine and Fatty Acids

26 citations, March 2006 in “Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders. Drug targets”

This enzyme helps metabolize fatty acids and isoleucine, and could be key in treating neurological diseases and certain cancers.

research Exploring the Gut Microbiome and Metabolome in Individuals with Alopecia Areata

March 2024 in “Nutrients”

Alopecia Areata is linked to specific gut bacteria and metabolites, indicating a complex gut microbiome.

research Distribution of Glycolipid and Unsaturated Fatty Acids in Human Hair

18 citations, August 2014 in “Lipids”

Human hair has more unsaturated fats inside than on the surface, and certain lipids may help bind the outer and inner layers together.

Exploring the Effects of Wetting and Free Fatty Acid Deposition on a Hair Fiber Surface Model Incorporating Keratin Associated Protein 5-1

research Exploring the Effects of Wetting and Free Fatty Acid Deposition on a Hair Fiber Surface Model Incorporating Keratin Associated Protein 5-1

November 2022

Water and fatty acids affect hair's surface differently based on hair damage, and models can help understand hair-cosmetic interactions.

research Investigation of the Damage on the Outermost Hair Surface Using ToF-SIMS and XPS

25 citations, December 2011 in “Surface and interface analysis”

Bleaching hair causes significant damage by breaking down proteins and fatty acids.

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community Shrooms have done more for my hair loss than all of my hair supplements/medications combined.

in Satire 408 upvotes 1 year ago

Finding acceptance of hair loss through psychedelics, and the potential benefits of shrooms. Discussions include sharing experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, nutrafol, laser therapy, micro needling, as well as mental health concerns such as depression, suicidal thoughts, and self-esteem.

community Why isn’t oral minoxidil enough for me?

in Minoxidil 7 upvotes 8 months ago

A user takes 5mg oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, stemoxydine, topical minoxidil, and uses dermarolling for hair loss but sees less impressive, patchy regrowth compared to others. Another person suggests some online results may be enhanced with hair fibers, not just medication.

community my Body hair has stopped working

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 44 upvotes 9 months ago

A user on dutasteride for hair loss noticed hair regrowth on their head but a significant reduction in body hair growth. They plan to switch to finasteride and dutasteride and are considering testosterone replacement therapy but are concerned about its effects on hair growth.

community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 41 upvotes 3 months ago

Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.

community Neck tension, and hair loss, I am 100 percent sure that there is a connection

in Treatment 19 upvotes 6 months ago

The user believes neck tension and poor posture contribute to hair loss, noticing improvements with yoga and muscle relaxation. Replies suggest androgenic alopecia as the cause and recommend exercises.

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