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    GlossaryCysteine (Cys)

    amino acid crucial for protein structure and hair strength

    Cysteine is an amino acid that plays a crucial role in the structure and function of proteins, including those in hair. It contains a sulfur atom, which allows it to form strong disulfide bonds, contributing to the strength and stability of hair keratin. This makes cysteine important for maintaining healthy hair and can be a focus in treatments for conditions like alopecia.

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      community Any clinical study on cysteine alone for hair loss?

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of clinical studies on cysteine alone for hair loss, with the original poster already using medications like Minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include trying 2ddr as a growth stimulant, though concerns about side effects like gas are mentioned.

      community High Estrogen and Test on Dut 5x a week

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A user experienced increased pimples and cysts after two years on dutasteride, possibly due to hormonal changes. Suggestions included seeing an endocrinologist, using supplements like boron and DIM, adjusting diet, and reducing body fat to manage side effects.

      community Can amino acids help with AGA

      in Chat  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Amino acids like lysine, methionine, and cysteine may help with androgenetic alopecia when taken in high doses along with a DHT blocker. Users discuss combining these with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Dutasteride 0.5 mg - Oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg / First month

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia is using a treatment of Dutasteride 0.5 mg, oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg, L-cysteine, and a Ketoconazole/Caffeine/CBD shampoo. He's considering using a dermaroller to improve results, taking biotin and iron vitamins, and quitting nicotine due to its potential link to hair loss.

      community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.