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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Influence of External Factors on Hair Cortisol Concentrations
External factors can significantly affect hair cortisol levels, so it's not always a reliable stress marker.
research Characterization of Factors That Determine Lentiviral Vector Tropism in Skin Tissue Using an Ex Vivo Model
Lentiviral vector effectiveness in skin is influenced by external factors, not receptor availability.
research Factors Which Affect the Fiber Output of Isolated Wool Follicles Maintained In Vitro
Wool growth is mainly controlled by external factors and specific proteins, not the follicles themselves.
research Acquired Structural Defects of the Hair
External factors like certain shampoos, bacterial infections, and parasites might cause hair defects similar to genetic conditions.
research Spreading of Isolated Ptch Mutant Basal Cell Carcinoma Precursors Is Physiologically Suppressed and Counteracts Tumor Formation in Mice
External factors can cause skin cancer cells that usually don't spread to grow and form tumors in mice.
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5 / 147 resultscommunity How is it that golden era bodybuilders kept their hair while blasting gear while in the modern era most are bald? I’m convinced there’s something in our food and water causing MPB to speed up
The conversation is about the difference in hair loss between bodybuilders in the "Golden Era" and modern bodybuilders. Some users speculate that factors such as the types and doses of steroids used, genetics, diet, microplastics, and overall health may contribute to hair loss. Hair loss prevention medication and transplants are mentioned as potential treatments.
community How do you guys style thinning hair ?
A 20-year-old male experiencing hair thinning uses 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily, and seeks styling advice to hide frontal scalp thinning. Recommendations include using hair powder, mousse, sea salt spray, and matte clay, along with specific styling techniques like blow-drying and using a detangling brush.
community crown worsening after 6 months 🥀
The user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and is advised to add minoxidil to their treatment. Concerns about side effects and the effectiveness of combining finasteride and minoxidil are discussed.
community Studies show: 0.2 mg reduces scalp DHT by ~55%. 1 mg reduces it by ~64%. 5 mg reduces it by ~69%.
Finasteride reduces scalp DHT significantly even at low doses, with 0.2 mg reducing it by about 55%, but higher doses like 1 mg and 5 mg offer only marginally more reduction. Users discuss side effects, with some experiencing none and others reporting issues like low libido, and they also mention using other treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride.
community One year off fin/min and I regret it
The user regrets stopping finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects but plans to resume treatment. They consider using finasteride every other day and continuing topical minoxidil to manage side effects while maintaining hair.