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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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research Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders: Linking Circadian Misalignment to Adverse Health Outcomes
Disruptions in sleep-wake cycles can cause health problems like mental, metabolic, and heart diseases, and cancer.
research Estimation Methods for Human Circadian Phase Using Peripheral Tissues
New method uses hair follicle cells to estimate human body clock phase, potentially improving sleep disorder diagnosis.
research The Opioid Receptor Influences Circadian Rhythms in Human Keratinocytes Through the β-Arrestin Pathway
Delta-opioid receptors affect skin cell circadian rhythms, possibly impacting wound healing and cancer.
research Possible Contribution of Chronobiology to Cardiovascular Health
Understanding and tracking our body's natural daily rhythms could help improve heart health.
research GSK-3 Inhibitors: Recent Developments and Therapeutic Potential
Drugs that block GSK-3 show promise for treating various diseases.
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5 / 11 resultscommunity Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
community In my opinion baldness is more prevalent now and it's being ignored..
The conversation is about the prevalence of baldness among young men and the potential factors contributing to it. Specific treatments mentioned include minoxidil and finasteride.
community 6 months into Dutasteride and my hair is way worse than before
After six months on Dutasteride, the user's hair is worse than before, despite previously trying finasteride and RU/Fluridil without success. Some suggest continuing Dutasteride and adding progress photos, while others share their positive experiences or advise sticking to one treatment for at least a year.
community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
community 4 months after adding topical finasteride + melatonin, and switching from dermaroller to dr. Pen
A user's experience using topical finasteride and melatonin to regrow hair, as well as their use of dermaroller versus dr. Pen for microneedling. People discussed the benefits of oral minoxidil and questioned if melatonin could help with hair regrowth.