73 citations
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July 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology”
In this case report, applying linoleic acid topically reversed essentialfattyacid deficiency and related skin symptoms in a patient receiving long-term fat-free intravenous nutrition.
44 citations
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June 1967 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition”
This study found that essentialfattyacid deficiency in rabbits leads to significant degeneration of gonadal tissue, possibly due to impaired anterior pituitary gland function.
20 citations
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May 1985 in “British journal of nutrition”
This study found that in genetically diabetic mice, supplementation with safflower or evening primrose oil prevented the decrease in certain fattyacids and improved skin conditions, but increased plasma glucose levels.
This letter discusses how outdated measurement technology may obscure evidence of essentialfattyacid deficiency in low-fat diet patients, potentially leading to undiagnosed EFA insufficiencies related to heart disease.
This study reported that a 19-year-old man's essentialfattyacid deficiency was reversed with daily topical application of linoleic acid, improving clinical symptoms and normalizing certain fattyacid levels.
A serum with oleic and palmitoleic acids shows promise for hair regrowth in mice, but its effectiveness in humans is unproven. Minoxidil and finasteride remain the recommended treatments.
Rapid weight loss can cause hair loss due to a surge in free fattyacids and reduced protein intake, leading to Telogen effluvium. A safe weight loss rate is 0.5-1.2 lbs per week with adequate protein intake to mitigate hair loss.
The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fattyacids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fattyacids and their role in hair health.
PP405 is a safer alternative to JXL069 for hair loss treatment because it penetrates the skin effectively and degrades in the blood, avoiding systemic toxicity. JXL069, when forced into the body, can cause dangerous side effects like lactic acidosis due to its inability to degrade safely.
A 20-year-old shared their experience of reversing hair loss without using minoxidil or finasteride, instead relying on supplements like biotin, collagen, fish oil, saw palmetto, and various vitamins. They emphasized the importance of a balanced supplement schedule and noted improvements in hair health without experiencing additional shedding.