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Hormonal Activity in Commonly Used Black Hair Care Products: Evaluating Hormone Disruption as a Plausible Contribution to Health Disparities

research Hormonal Activity in Commonly Used Black Hair Care Products: Evaluating Hormone Disruption as a Plausible Contribution to Health Disparities

25 citations , May 2021 in “Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology/Journal of exposure science and environmental epidemiology”

Common Black hair care products may affect hormone levels and potentially impact health, especially in reproductive and metabolic areas.

research 5α-Reductase, An Enzyme Regulating Glucocorticoid Action In The Testis Of Rhinella Arenarum (Amphibia: Anura)

8 citations , January 2012 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology”

5α-Reductase helps regulate hormone action in toad testes, especially during breeding season.

research Biological Profile of Cortexolone 17a-Propionate (CB-03-01), a New Topical and Peripherally Selective Androgen Antagonist

5 citations , December 2011 in “Drug Research”

CB-03-01 is a promising skin cream for treating hormone-related skin problems without causing harmful body-wide effects.

research The Biological Actions of Dehydroepiandrosterone Involve Multiple Receptors

219 citations , January 2006 in “Drug Metabolism Reviews”

DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.

research Effects of Halogenated Analogues of Cortisol and Progesterone Upon Hair Growth in Castrated Mice

1 citations , January 1978 in “PubMed”

Certain chemical changes to cortisol and progesterone can increase or decrease their ability to inhibit hair growth.

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community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

in Treatment 42 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

community We Need A Solution For The Inflammatory Response related To AGA

in Research/Science 16 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about finding a solution for scalp inflammation related to AGA, with the user expressing frustration that Minoxidil and Finasteride do not address inflammation. The user has researched glucocorticoids and topical NSAIDs for reducing inflammation and seeks advice from specialists.

community AA and Hirsutism but T levels are normal

in Female 6 upvotes 4 years ago

27-year-old female experiences aggressive hair thinning and hirsutism despite normal testosterone levels. Spironolactone and 2% minoxidil were ineffective; high DHEA sulfate levels may be the cause.

community No luck with meds, Check your Cortisol.

in Treatment 35 upvotes 1 year ago

Cortisol from stress can cause hair loss. Controlling cortisol levels improved the effectiveness of finasteride for hair regrowth.

community NootBro Recommendations… How Do We Feel

in Research/Science 10 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically a stack including topical Ashwagandha, Copper Peptide, Gotu Kola, Ketoconazole, and PDA. One user found Topical and Sub-Q GHK-CU effective.