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      Application of Nanoemulsions in Cosmetics

      research Application of Nanoemulsions in Cosmetics

      23 citations , January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Nanoemulsions improve stability and delivery of active ingredients in cosmetics for skin and hair care.
      Plants Used in Cosmetics

      research Plants Used in Cosmetics

      434 citations , October 2003 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research”
      Natural products in cosmetics are beneficial for skin and hair care with low toxicity.
      Hormones

      research Hormones

      4 citations , January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.

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      community Coconut oil and hair maintenance

      in Chat  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 28-year-old male on TRT with a family history of MPB reports that consuming 1-2 tbsp of virgin coconut oil daily reduces hair loss and improves hair condition. Stopping the oil leads to increased hair fall and dryness.

      community 35% regrowth brothers and sisters! More effective than Minox and Fin?

      in Treatment  107 upvotes 7 years ago
      A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, and discussion about potential side effects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  140 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  418 upvotes 11 months ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community I am actually regrowing my hairline without minoxidil or finasteride (mechanical stimulation)

       125 upvotes 7 years ago
      Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.