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chemical compounds containing hydroxyl groups bonded to metals

Hydroxides are chemical compounds that contain one or more hydroxyl groups (OH-) bonded to a metal or metalloid. In the context of hair care, hydroxides like sodium hydroxide are often used in hair relaxers to break down the protein structure of hair, making it easier to straighten. However, they can be harsh and potentially damaging to the hair and scalp if not used properly.

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community Minox experimentation on pubic hair

in Minoxidil 280 upvotes 8 months ago

A user applied minoxidil to their pubic hair for 3 months, resulting in hair growth over 4 inches, and is considering using it for a scalp hair transplant. They plan to continue the treatment despite their wife's disapproval.

community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

in Treatment 96 upvotes 3 years ago

A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

community Sandalore: a scientific homemade approch

20 upvotes 6 years ago

The post discusses using Sandalore as a potential hair loss treatment, emphasizing precise measurements and safe handling. The user compares Sandalore's effects to Minoxidil and mentions preparing a solution with ethanol and DMSO.

community Ashton Kutcher talking about Avodart/Dutasteride on national television

109 upvotes 5 years ago

How actor Ashton Kutcher used Dutasteride (Avodart) to treat his hair loss at age 25, but stopped taking it due to potential side effects when he wanted to have kids; and the discussion of various treatments for hair loss such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

in Treatment 44 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

community What is the real impact of dutasteride on neurosteroids? A little review of 2 scientific datas

in Research/Science 21 upvotes 4 months ago

Dutasteride at 0.5 mg/day does not significantly alter allopregnanolone levels, but higher doses (2.5 mg/day) do. Dutasteride may also have anti-neuroinflammatory effects, but the impact on neurosteroids is still debated.

community Stop Using Salicylic acid on your face if using minoxidil for beard growth

in Product 20 upvotes 5 months ago

Salicylic acid can reduce the effectiveness of minoxidil for beard growth. Users discuss avoiding salicylic acid when using minoxidil.

community Under-eye wrinkle appeared after 4 weeks of oral minoxidil use, along with significant dark circles and under-eye puffiness.

in Minoxidil 38 upvotes 1 year ago

The user's experience with oral minoxidil, which resulted in under-eye wrinkles; other users sharing their experiences and advice regarding hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and collagen supplementation.

community The theory that explains everything - First Evidence of Hair regrow attributed to upregulating 3aHSD

in Treatment 173 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair regrowth treatment involving 3aHSD enzyme shows 6% improvement in 18 weeks. Sulforaphane, L-Menthol, and Dexpanthenol are potential ingredients for new hair loss solution.

community This serum outperformed Minoxidil in a recent study. Please debunk

23 upvotes 5 years ago

A topical solution called "Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density" by The Ordinary Company, which contains several ingredients that are used in alternatives to Minoxidil and was found to have better results than 5% Minoxidil in a study. People who have tried it shared their experiences with the serum as well.