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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 Human Long-Term Deregulated Circadian Rhythm Alters Regenerative Properties of Skin and Hair Precursor Cells
Disrupted sleep patterns can harm skin and hair cell renewal, but melatonin might help.
research Blue Light in Dermatology
Blue light can help treat skin conditions like eczema and acne without major side effects.
research Disturbance of the Circadian System in Shift Work and Its Health Impact
Shift work disrupts the body's natural clock, leading to health problems.
research Timing of Expression of the Core Clock Gene Bmal1 Influences Its Effects on Aging and Survival
The timing of when the gene Bmal1 is active affects aging and survival, with its absence during development, not adulthood, leading to premature aging.
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5 / 11 resultscommunity 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 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 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 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 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.