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a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects
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a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Mice With a Null Mutation of the TGFα Gene Have Abnormal Skin Architecture, Wavy Hair, and Curly Whiskers and Often Develop Corneal Inflammation
TGFα gene mutation in mice causes abnormal skin, wavy hair, curly whiskers, and sometimes eye inflammation.
research Measurement of Cortisol in Human Hair as a Biomarker of Systemic Exposure
Hair cortisol can be used to measure long-term stress exposure.
research Hair as a Retrospective Calendar of Cortisol Production—Increased Cortisol Incorporation into Hair in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Hair cortisol levels can show increased stress during late pregnancy but only for up to six months.
research Human Hair Follicles Display a Functional Equivalent of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis and Synthesize Cortisol
Human hair follicles can produce cortisol like the body's stress response system.
research Epithelial Barrier Function: Assembly and Structural Features of the Cornified Cell Envelope
The cornified cell envelope forms a protective barrier in skin and hair, using specific proteins and lipids to maintain effectiveness.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity No luck with meds, Check your Cortisol.
Cortisol from stress can cause hair loss. Controlling cortisol levels improved the effectiveness of finasteride for hair regrowth.
community Correct way to microneedling, with existent hair
The conversation discusses the correct method of microneedling for hair loss, questioning whether it should be done on areas with long hair without risking hair damage, and if it's necessary for improving blood flow to existing hair. No specific treatments were mentioned.
community Correct proportion of topical oils - castor, rosemary, peppermint
The conversation is about finding the correct proportions of topical oils for hair loss treatment. The proposed mixture includes 10ml castor oil, 2ml rosemary essential oil, 1ml peppermint essential oil, and 1ml tea tree essential oil, applied three times weekly.
community Correlation between topical retinoids and diffuse hair loss
Excess Vitamin A and topical retinoids can cause diffuse hair shedding. The user suspects their chronic telogen effluvium may be linked to using adapalene, a topical retinoid.
community The ending of alopecia? Corticosterone inhibits GAS6 to govern hair follicle stem-cell quiescence
Corticosterone inhibits GAS6, affecting hair follicle stem-cell activity, with potential implications for stress-related hair loss. Ashwagandha and Vitamin K are suggested for reducing cortisol, but their effectiveness is debated.