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GlossaryKeratin (keratin protein)

protein forming hair, nails, and skin's outer layer

Keratin is a type of protein that forms the structural foundation of hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin. It provides strength and protection, making these tissues resilient and less prone to damage. In hair, keratins are essential for maintaining its integrity and elasticity, and they play a crucial role in the hair's overall health and appearance.

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community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

19 upvotes 5 years ago

Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.

community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 8 months ago

A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.

community Results of Procyanidin B2 in clinical studies

in Treatment 13 upvotes 4 years ago

Procyanidin B2, a compound derived from Annurca apples, as a potential treatment for pattern hair loss. Several clinical studies were mentioned, which found that procyanidin B2 could increase hair growth, density, and keratin content. Other treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 were not discussed.

community My Secret to Applying Toppik Hair Building Fibers - Stop shaking on Hair Fibers!

33 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. A secret to applying Toppik Hair Building Fibers is shared, and a possible reason is to help people apply Toppik.

community Opinion about my regiment.....

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shares their hair loss treatment regimen, which includes oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, LLLT cap, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, vitamin D3, NAC supplement, MK677, collagen, and other hair care products. They seek opinions on its effectiveness.

community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

in Microneedling 295 upvotes 2 years ago

Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.

community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

in Treatment 7 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

community A Decade on Hairloss Battle

in Progress 8 upvotes 4 years ago

The post discusses a 10-year battle with hair loss using treatments like biotin, Rogaine, Dualgen 15% Minoxidil, dermaroller, and various skin care products. Despite some side effects, the user maintains a full head of hair and is considering a hair transplant in the future.

community Should I get transplant #4 or just shave my head?

in Transplants 169 upvotes 3 months ago

A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.

community Shampoo except ketoconazole that works

in Product 7 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation is about seeking shampoos that help with hair loss or hair thickening without ketoconazole, suggesting alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, or stemoxydine. One reply suggests that most hair loss shampoos don't work as claimed.

community Well here I am 3-4 years later.

in Update 56 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.

community 5 Months Finasteride + Minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 676 upvotes 2 years ago

This user has achieved impressive results after 5 months of using Finasteride and Minoxidil, which appear to have stopped hair loss and stimulated new growth. They have also incorporated derma pen treatments and supplements such as Zinc picolinate and DMAE into their regimen.

community 7 months évolution of finasteride / zinc / vitamin D/ minoxidil / microneedling treatment

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 567 upvotes 2 years ago

User experienced hair loss improvement after 7 months using finasteride, zinc, vitamin D, minoxidil, and microneedling. Others praised the progress and discussed the importance of zinc and vitamin D in hair health.

community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects

in Finasteride 80 upvotes 5 years ago

The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.

community What else is good. Besides the big 3.

in Chat 36 upvotes 1 month ago

Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.

community Keratin fibers vs. Gossypium Herbaceum Hair fibers

in Product 1 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation is about comparing keratin hair fibers to Gossypium Herbaceum hair fibers for diffuse hair loss. The user prefers keratin fibers for their durability and is seeking a bulk purchase option.

community Discussion: Keratin Microsphere Results

in Treatment 32 upvotes 8 months ago

Keratin microspheres may offer additional mechanisms to combat hair loss compared to minoxidil. The process to create these microspheres is relatively simple and can be done at home with basic equipment.

community Keratin fibers helped me to combat the cosmetic effect of hair loss

in Styling 9 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes treatments like hinoki tree oil and procyanidin b2. Experiences and effectiveness of these treatments are shared.

community Is Biotin or Keratin shampoo better for hair health/growth

in Product 4 upvotes 6 months ago

Biotin and Keratin shampoos are discussed for hair health and growth. Users suggest shampoos alone don't significantly aid hair growth.

community Hair Loss Breakthrough: Keratin Microsphere Gel Initiates Hair Regrowth in Days by Directly Targeting Follicles and Boosting Gene Expression - Gilmore Health News

in Treatment 466 upvotes 8 months ago

A new hair loss treatment involving Keratin Microsphere Gel is discussed, with skepticism and jokes about its effectiveness and comparisons to other treatments. Users are doubtful and make light of the situation, referencing past disappointments and the study's focus on mice.

community Is it safe to get keratin treatment on transplanted hair?

in Transplants 2 upvotes 3 months ago

A user with frizzy transplanted hair is considering a keratin treatment after 10 months and is concerned about its safety and potential to accelerate hair loss or cause telogen effluvium. They are seeking advice on whether it is safe to proceed with the treatment.

community My Telogen Effluvium journey after a bad Keratin Treatment

in Female 6 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their experience with telogen effluvium triggered by a keratin treatment, leading to significant hair loss. They found improvement using aloe vera with rosemary, a protein and iron-rich diet, and patience.

community Been conscious of my balding crown for a while now, even after 6 months on Fin it hasn’t seemed to shrink at all. Decided to purchase some keratin hair thickening fibres (the powder stuff you put on bald spots) and couldn’t be happier with the results!

in Product 185 upvotes 4 years ago

A user shared their positive experience using keratin hair thickening fibers to conceal a balding crown after six months on finasteride. Other users discussed various hair loss solutions, including minoxidil, dermarolling, and scalp micropigmentation.

community 5 months of 1mg Fin, daily GHK-CU injection, daily keratin/biotin/MSM supplement, daily Pura D’Or Advanced Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner, daily Ayurvedic oil, Ket x3/week, weekly microneedling with topical GHK-CU

in Progress Pictures 1 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their 5-month hair loss treatment progress, using 1mg finasteride, daily GHK-CU injections, keratin/biotin/MSM supplements, Pura D’Or shampoo and conditioner, Ayurvedic oil, ketoconazole thrice weekly, and weekly microneedling with topical GHK-CU. The post includes progress pictures.

community Regrowing my hair in just 7 weeks. No drugs, just massage and natural oils with microneedling and Keratin shampoo

in Progress Pictures 138 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about a person regrowing their hair in 7 weeks using scalp massages, peppermint oil, microneedling, and keratin shampoo without drugs. They experienced initial shedding but saw improvement after consistent treatment and shampooing every other day.

community (UPDATE) 1y and 4m progress. 1mg fin daily, minoxidil foam twice a day, keto shampoo every other hair wash and hims thick fix shampoo and conditioner. Added saw palmetto, biotin + keratin and dermarolling into my routine. super happy, so glad hair loss isn’t consuming my life anymore

in Progress Pictures 40 upvotes 1 year ago

The individual has seen hair regrowth over a period of 1 year and 4 months using 1mg finasteride daily, minoxidil foam twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo, thick fix shampoo and conditioner, saw palmetto, biotin, keratin, and dermarolling. They are pleased with the results and no longer feel overwhelmed by hair loss.

community Which biotin and shampoo do people use? Too many options...

in Treatment 1 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses using Biotin 10000mcg with Keratin and DHT blockers for hair growth. The user seeks advice on other community-recommended options.

community Shampoo for dry and itchy scalp

in Product 3 upvotes 3 years ago

A user shared that Garnier Fructis SOS repair shampoo with amla oil and liquid vegetal keratin helped with their dry and itchy scalp. They have been using finasteride and minoxidil for a year and found this shampoo effective after trying many others.

community Male - 25 y.o - gulfs slowly fading like my father’s - topical minoxidil, soon starting fin + keratine supplement

in Journals / Progress Pictures 231 upvotes 4 months ago

A 25-year-old male is using topical minoxidil and plans to start finasteride and a keratin supplement to combat hair loss. He will document his progress with photos and track any side effects.

community Keto shampoo - 2 questions, do you use this every day, and do you use a conditioner after the shampoo?

in Ketoconazole 15 upvotes 1 year ago

People use keto shampoo 2-3 times per week and often apply conditioner after, including keratin, collagen, and biotin types. Results show improvement after a month.