research Elemental Hair Analysis: A Review of Procedures and Applications
Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
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5 / 1000+ results research Elemental Content of Anagen Hairs in a Normal Caucasian Population Studied with Proton Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE)
PIXE is an effective method to analyze hair's elemental composition.
research Formation and Characterization of Hollow Microtubes by Thermal Treatment of Human Hair
Heating human hair creates hollow microtubes with smooth surfaces.
research Multidimensional Profiling of Human Body Hairs Using Qualitative and Semi-Quantitative Approaches with SR-XRF, ATR-FTIR, DSC, and SEM-EDX
Body hairs can be used in forensic science and toxicology like scalp hair.
research Incorporation of Isotopically Labeled Cocaine and Metabolites into Human Hair: Dose-Response Relationships
Hair analysis can detect cocaine use but doesn't accurately show the amount or timing of use.
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5 / 51 resultscommunity Attention Finasteride / Dutasteride and Your liver
Finasteride may cause elevated liver enzymes, potentially leading to liver issues, though this is rare. Users should monitor liver function and consider topical alternatives if liver sensitivity occurs.
community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community This community was super helpful to me a while ago, but it feels so good to be off finasteride
The post is about a user who stopped using finasteride for hair loss and shaved his head, receiving positive feedback. The conversation includes discussions on side effects of finasteride, including potential fertility issues, and alternatives like minoxidil, dermarolling, and hair systems.
community Is too much Zinc actually bad?
Taking too much Zinc, around 30mg per day, might cause hair loss. The user is also using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg Oral Minoxidil daily.