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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions
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precursor of vitamin B5 with hair stimulating effects
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technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
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research Structural Changes of Hair Shaft After Application of Chemical Hair Straighteners: Clinical and Histopathological Study
Chemical hair straightening improves smoothness and shine but may cause side effects, suggesting a need for safer methods.
research Effects of Chemical Straighteners on the Hair Shaft and Scalp
Chemical hair straighteners can cause scalp and hair damage, but long-term effects are unclear.
research Hair Chemical Use And Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case-Control Study
Hair chemicals don't cause SLE but may increase skin issues in those with SLE.
research Hair Cortisol Feasibility and Demographic Correlates in a Sample of Older Adults from Puerto Rico
Older adults in Puerto Rico often couldn't be tested for hair cortisol due to refusal or lack of hair, with race and hair products affecting results.
research Straight to the Point: What Do We Know So Far on Hair Straightening?
Hair straightening can damage hair and pose health risks, including exposure to carcinogens and hair loss.
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5 / 688 resultscommunity If you're sitting there wondering, "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?" then read my advice here. I've been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)
Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.
community 2.5 months progress taking finasteride (23M)
User "Chemical_Elephant_70" shares 2.5 months progress with finasteride. Some users doubt results, mentioning use of topical minoxidil and questioning hair growth cycle.
community Cassiopea Announces Very Positive Interim Analysis Phase 2 Results for Breezula® (Clascoterone) in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia
Breezula® (Clascoterone) showed promising results in a Phase 2 trial for treating hair loss, being as effective as Propecia with no serious side effects. It might be released between 2021-2022, and a related acne treatment with the same active ingredient could be used in the meantime.
community Hair texture changed on fin/min
The post discusses how using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss resulted in the user's hair changing from straight to wavy. The responses suggest this change indicates healthier, thicker hair and share similar experiences, while also expressing concerns about potential side effects of the treatments.
community Aggressive Hair Loss from 18 – 22: Beginning my Holy Crusade Against MPB
A user's experience with aggressive hair loss from age 18-22, and possible treatments to combat this such as Dut, oral minoxidil, and finasteride.