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research Enhancing Skin Anti-Aging Through Healthy Lifestyle Factors

1 citations , September 2023

This study's overview highlights that lifestyle factors like nutrition, sleep, physical activity, and social interactions can significantly enhance skin health with aging. The authors suggest social media campaigns promoting these habits could potentially improve skin well-being in the future.

research Amplicon-based sequencing and co-occurence network analysis reveals notable differences of microbial community structure in healthy and dandruff scalps

13 citations , April 2022 in “BMC Genomics”

This study found that dandruff-afflicted individuals had a less integrated microbial network on the scalp and hair surface compared to healthy individuals, with more positive interactions and unstable connections.

research Myrtus communis Leaf Extract Modulates IL-1α and VEGF Gene Expressions in HaCaT Cells: Probable Implications for Its Beneficial Effects in Hair Loss and Wound Healing

April 2026 in “Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group)”

This study found that Myrtus communis leaf extract significantly decreased IL-1α and increased VEGF gene expressions in human keratinocytes, which may relate to the plant's traditional uses for hair loss and wound healing, though further research is needed to explore these effects.

research Ends before means: unravelling the functions of community engagement by governments

1 citations , January 2010 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering”

This review explores recent studies on exosomes for hair loss treatment and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting their potential role as promising agents in hair regeneration.

research Multi-modal skin atlas identifies a multicellular immune-stromal community associated with disrupted cornification and specific T cell expansion in atopic dermatitis

February 2026 in “Nature Communications”

In this study, researchers created a detailed human skin cell atlas by analyzing over 700,000 cells, finding that disrupted communication among specific immune and stromal cell subsets may play a key role in initiating and sustaining chronic skin inflammation in atopic dermatitis.

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community Can someone explain the Dutasteride hysteria in this community?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 58 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about the double standard in the hair loss community regarding shedding when using different treatments. The conclusion is that shedding is considered normal when starting finasteride or minoxidil, but not when starting dutasteride, despite the fact that dutasteride is more effective at reducing DHT.

community It's all so frustrating: I don't know what to do anymore.

in Chat 18 upvotes 7 months ago

The user is frustrated with hair loss despite using minoxidil, topical finasteride, and topical dutasteride, and is considering other options like oral treatments, SMP, or hair systems. They feel demoralized and are struggling with self-esteem and social interactions due to their thinning hair.

community Oral Minoxidil and Grapefruit Juice

in Research/Science 96 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about the potential dangers of taking oral minoxidil and grapefruit juice together. Some users express concern about dangerous drug interactions, while others argue that grapefruit juice may inhibit the metabolism of finasteride. The conclusion is that grapefruit juice may make finasteride less effective, but it won't affect minoxidil.

community How is it possible for someone to be a non responder to ORAL minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 66 upvotes 2 years ago

Some individuals do not respond to oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite it generally working by improving blood flow to hair follicles. Factors like metabolism, drug interactions, and individual variations in the drug's activation may influence its effectiveness.

community Dutasteride Destroying Hairline vs Just Shedding — 3 week pictures with rapid temple recession

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 23 upvotes 4 years ago

A user's experience with Dutasteride causing rapid hair loss and temple recession over 3 weeks, with other users offering advice about the potential causes of this.

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learn Alfatradiol

Alfatradiol: Is it safe to use if I’m already on finasteride or minoxidil? No published study has tested alfatradiol together with finasteride or minoxidil, so there is no direct evidence either way — no reported interaction, but also nothing that looked for one. Community members commonly combine them without reporting problems; ask a prescriber before adding a second agent aimed at the same DHT pathway.

learn Bicalutamide

A nonsteroidal antiandrogen licensed for prostate cancer; sometimes prescribed off-label for female pattern hair loss, with liver monitoring. Not for use in pregnancy.

learn Hair Fibers

cosmetic product that temporarily makes hair appear thicker

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used as a pesticide and in traditional remedies. Human evidence for hair or scalp benefits is limited; it can cause skin allergy and is poisonous if swallowed.

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