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Impact of Diet and Dietary Supplements on Acne Vulgaris

research Utjecaj prehrane i dodataka prehrani na acne vulgaris

July 2019

This study found that certain dietary changes, such as a low glycemic load diet for men and specific supplements for women, may improve acne, while chocolate, whey proteins, and dairy products are linked to worsened symptoms in both genders.

research Vpliv prehrane na pojavnost aken

August 2023 in “Repository of the University of Primorsk (University of Primorska)”

A Western diet may increase acne risk, while a Mediterranean diet and certain supplements can help reduce it.

research Role of diet in acne

2 citations , July 2011 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)”

This study found that frequent consumption of nuts, chocolate, candy, and red tea was associated with more severe acne, while eating fresh vegetables was linked to milder acne in these patients.

research Role of insulin, insulin‐like growth factor‐1, hyperglycaemic food and milk consumption in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris

200 citations , August 2009 in “Experimental dermatology”

This article reviews the role of IGF-1 in acne pathogenesis and discusses how diet and smoking may influence insulin/IGF-1 signaling, but reports no new clinical results.

research Unusual Presentation of Denys-Drash Syndrome in a Girl with Undisclosed Consumption of Biotin

2 citations , August 2020 in “JCRPE”

This case report describes a girl with Denys-Drash syndrome misdiagnosed with hyperandrogenism due to biotin interference in immunoassays, highlighting the need for awareness of laboratory result discrepancies.

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community Nearly 2 months in and the improvement is very noticeable (at least to me)

in Progress Pictures 240 upvotes 1 year ago

The user reported noticeable hair improvement after nearly two months using topical minoxidil twice daily, finasteride 1mg daily, and weekly microneedling, along with lifestyle changes like reducing alcohol consumption. They experienced minimal shedding and no significant side effects from finasteride.

community Fucking Broccoli! Is this where it's at?

2 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth, with positive results, and recently added daily broccoli consumption, noticing improved hair thickness. Another user suggests that leg exercise, not broccoli, might be contributing to the hair improvement.

community Oral fin 1mg, oral min 2.5 mg - 18 months

in Progress Pictures 111 upvotes 2 months ago

A 27-year-old male shared progress on hair density improvement after 18 months of using oral finasteride (1mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) daily, with no side effects reported. He also reduced alcohol consumption and improved overall health, noticing results around 8 months in.

community Supposedly dairy contains precursors to DHT that are already 5a-reduced and convert to DHT independent of 5a-reductase inhibition

26 upvotes 5 months ago

Dairy may contain DHT precursors that could affect hair loss and prostate health, with some users noting reduced hair shedding after eliminating dairy. Individual responses to dairy and DHT blockers vary, with some attributing hair health to diet changes and others seeing no impact.

community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2

484 upvotes 2 years ago

Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

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learn Fluridil

Can daily Fluridil application stop hair follicle miniaturization? The single published fluridil trial (43 men, 9 months, double-blind and placebo-controlled) reported more hairs in the growth phase, but it never measured follicle diameter and has not been replicated — so whether daily use stops miniaturization is unproven, and community users describe stabilization rather than regrowth.

learn Baicapil

Could a daily serum with Baicapil help revive dormant hair follicles before it’s too late? Yes, a daily serum with Baicapil may help revive dormant hair follicles.

learn Pyrithione Zinc

Is it okay to use pyrithione zinc daily, or should it be alternated with a gentle cleanser? Use pyrithione zinc daily if tolerated, but consider alternating with a gentle cleanser.

learn Azelaic Acid

Is azelaic acid safe to use daily long-term? Azelaic acid has a long tolerability record on facial skin in acne and rosacea, where side effects are local and usually mild — but for daily long-term scalp use the only trial is one six-month study in 26 women, in which mild itching was the main adverse effect, so long-term scalp safety is not established.

learn Peppermint

Can peppermint irritate the scalp if used daily? Peppermint can irritate the scalp if used daily, especially in sensitive individuals.

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