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October 1987 in “Drug Information Journal”
The article concludes that products can affect the body without being drugs as long as they don't claim to treat or prevent diseases, except for cosmeticsunscreens.
This study validated a new test method using a patented chamber to measure the efficacy of a sunscreen in reducing carbon black particle adhesion, with a 55% reduction observed on treated skin in a group of 22 women.
This review examines the roles and benefits of chitosan in cosmetics and oral hygiene, highlighting its potential in the cosmeceutical market, but it reports no new results.
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October 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
This study found that high frequency use of sunscreen is associated with frontal fibrosing alopecia among women attending a specialist hair clinic in Australia.
Hair provides protection against head trauma, reduces skin cancer risk, helps remove heavy metals, and aids in wound healing. The conversation emphasizes the health benefits of maintaining head hair beyond cosmetic reasons.
The conversation discusses regret over delaying finasteride use for hair loss and emphasizes the importance of early preventive measures for health issues, including using sunscreen, taking vitamins, and considering medications like statins. Participants share experiences with finasteride, sunscreen, and other health practices to prevent aging and health problems.
Hair loss impacts mental health and should be covered by healthcare, with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil being affordable and effective. Some argue hair loss is cosmetic and shouldn't be funded, while others highlight its broader health implications.
A user is attempting to reformulate a topical gel using PP-405 for hair loss, aiming to enhance its effectiveness with additional compounds. They discuss the potential of PP-405 compared to other treatments like Minoxidil and GT20029, and emphasize the importance of proper formulation for efficacy.
Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a debated hair loss solution, with some praising its natural look and low maintenance, while others criticize it for looking unnatural and being a temporary fix. Many prefer traditional hair restoration methods like hair transplants or medications such as finasteride and minoxidil.