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research Is Androgenetic Alopecia a Risk for Atherosclerosis?
Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.
research Role of Cholesterol Sulfate in Epidermal Structure and Function: Lessons from X-Linked Ichthyosis
Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.
research Minoxidil-Associated Pericardial Effusion With Impending Tamponade: A Case Report
Minoxidil can cause fluid buildup around the heart, so patients using it should be watched for this side effect.
research Minoxidil and Pericardial Effusion: An Idiosyncratic Reaction
Minoxidil can cause dangerous fluid buildup around the heart.
research Hair Growth Defects in Insig-Deficient Mice Caused by Cholesterol Precursor Accumulation and Reversed by Simvastatin
Mice lacking Insig proteins had hair growth problems due to cholesterol buildup, but this was fixed by the drug simvastatin.
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5 / 484 resultscommunity Can scalp buildup Cause hair loss?
The user is experiencing severe hair shedding while on finasteride and plans to start using ketoconazole shampoo to address a greasy, waxy scalp buildup. They are seeking additional advice for managing hair loss.
community CURLY HAIR HELP: Some questions about scalp buildup from topical minox
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, peppermint/castor oil with saw palmetto, and plans to start oral minoxidil. The user seeks advice on managing scalp buildup and flakiness from topical minoxidil, especially for curly hair, and considers using both oral and topical minoxidil.
community Around a 1.5 months progress pictures
The user started using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo to address hair loss and scalp buildup, showing progress over 1.5 months. The ketoconazole shampoo helped with scalp buildup, and no side effects were reported from the medications.
community Update on "nothing working": think I found my issue
The user discovered that a buildup of sebum and residue was preventing Minoxidil and finasteride from working effectively. After thorough scalp cleaning, hair shedding reduced significantly, and microneedling became more effective.
community 16, female, losing a ton of hair
A 16-year-old female experiencing severe hair loss and sebum buildup, likely due to telogen effluvium and PCOS, is currently using vitamin D3 supplements, Redenser serum, and T follihair supplements. Recommendations include addressing PCOS first and consulting a doctor.