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research Chitin and Chitosans: Characteristics, Eco-Friendly Processes, and Applications in Cosmetic Science

298 citations , June 2019 in “Marine Drugs”

This review discusses the properties and bioextraction methods of chitin and chitosans, emphasizing their potential use in eco-friendly cosmetic manufacturing and reports no new experimental findings.

research Cosmetics and Cosmeceutical Applications of Chitin, Chitosan and Their Derivatives

233 citations , February 2018 in “Polymers”

This review examines the roles and benefits of chitosan in cosmetics and oral hygiene, highlighting its potential in the cosmeceutical market, but it reports no new results.

research Chitin and Chitosans: Characteristics, Eco-Friendly Processes and Applications in Cosmetic Science

70 citations , May 2019 in “Preprints.org”

This review discusses the physicochemical and biological properties of chitin and chitosans, their bioextraction methods, and their applications in advanced cosmetics and biomedical products, but reports no new clinical results.

research Chiton integument: Ultrastructure of the sensory hairs of Mopalia muscosa (Mollusca: Polyplacophora)

61 citations , February 1982 in “Cell and Tissue Research”

Effect of the Degree of Acetylation on the Physicochemical Properties of Alpha-Chitin Nanofibers

research Effect of the degree of acetylation on the physicochemical properties of α-chitin nanofibers

20 citations , March 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules”

Lower acetylation makes chitin nanofibers thinner and more suitable for various uses.

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community Creatine and Hair Loss: Are the studies misleading?

74 upvotes 1 month ago

Some users believe creatine may cause hair loss, citing anecdotal evidence and criticizing study flaws. Others argue there's no proven link between creatine and hair loss, suggesting any shedding might be due to other factors or genetic predisposition.

community I’m joining the dutasteride master race.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 76 upvotes 1 year ago

A user plans to switch from finasteride to dutasteride for better hair loss treatment, citing dutasteride's higher DHT suppression. Others share mixed experiences, discussing transition methods, shedding, and potential side effects.

community Caffeine + Dimethylglycine (DMG) Shampoo research

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 2 years ago

A user discusses the potential of caffeine and DMG in shampoo for treating hair loss, citing a pending patent and personal plans to test it. They find it more convenient than using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling.

community Electrical devices like violet ray for hair regrowth

4 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses using a violet ray device for hair regrowth, citing a case where zinc ion treatments showed promising results. It also mentions similar devices like the Growcombr and niostem helmet.

community Dermatologist said that Minox ONLY is the way to go and that's the international medical concensus

16 upvotes 4 years ago

A dermatologist advised using only minoxidil for hair loss, citing it as a lifelong therapy and dismissing finasteride due to potential side effects. Several users disagreed, recommending a combination of minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

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