12 citations
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February 2019 in “Skin research and technology”
This study found that white hairfibers have lower lipid content and different water absorption dynamics compared to brown hairfibers, suggesting differences in their barrier functions.
This study developed a non-destructive X-ray fluorescence technique to quantitatively analyze elemental content in human hair and constructed a database of element concentrations in healthy Swedish, Caucasian individuals.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin research and technology”
This study found that oxidative hair dyes altered the color and ultrastructure of Caucasianhair but did not significantly affect the hair's breaking strength.
A user shared their successful hair regrowth experience using 1 mg oral finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice a day for 17 months, along with microneedling and Ketosol shampoo. They reported significant hair density improvement without side effects, attributing their results to consistency and being a good responder to the treatment.
Oral minoxidil is seen as more effective and convenient than topical minoxidil for hair regrowth, but it may cause heart-related risks. Users often combine it with finasteride or dutasteride, though some prefer topical treatments due to safety concerns.
Genetic factors, enzyme activity, and DHT sensitivity affect individual responses to hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Starting treatments early can slow hair loss, but results vary among individuals.
The user experienced side effects from daily 1 mg Finasteride and switched to 0.5 mg every other day, supplemented with creatine, tongkat ali, tribulus terrestris, vitamin D3, bromantane, l-tyrosine, and caffeine. They also use weekly 1.5 mm microneedling and daily 50 mg RU58841, except on microneedling days, to manage hair loss.
South Korea's president is advocating for hereditary hair loss to be covered by national health insurance due to its impact on mental health and daily functioning. The discussion highlights the societal pressure in South Korea regarding appearance and the potential benefits of treating hair loss to improve mental health.