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October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology”
This study found that both extensive grey hair and alopecia were independently associated with increased COVID-19 severity among survey respondents in Brazil.
January 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications”
Among Chinese women, this study observed that hair density decreases and scalp erythema increases with age, with most aging features like hair diameter and sebum content peaking in their 40s.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of General Medicine/Medpulse International Journal of Medicine”
In this study, among 50 patients with premature hair graying, the combination of biotin, zinc, and calcium pantothenate showed no significant efficacy in treating the condition, and the researchers observed associations with other disorders such as anemia, alopecia areata, thyroid disorder, and vitiligo.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology”
In this study, researchers reviewed the evidence linking COVID-19 with dermatologic conditions like androgenetic alopecia and concluded that most proposed associations lack convincing statistical support, challenging the idea of these as independent risk factors for COVID-19 severity.
This study reported that Soulflower Rosemary Redensyl Hair Growth Serum (Tetragain™) significantly improved hair growth, increased hair thickness, reduced hair fall, and decreased graying over 120 days, with participants rating the treatment as effective and experiencing no adverse effects.
Nicotine use, especially from vaping, may worsen hair shedding and reduce the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride. Quitting nicotine seems to improve hair health.
Hair loss may be influenced more by inflammation, microbiome imbalances, and gut health than DHT. Treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, fecal microbiota transplants, and JAK inhibitors.
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
Finasteride may affect neurosteroids, impacting mood and sexual function, with varied user experiences. Some report side effects like depression and sexual dysfunction, while others find it effective for hair retention or prefer alternatives like Dutasteride or topical treatments.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment formulation containing cyclosporin, minoxidil, and tacrolimus, and mentions ongoing research on hair color reversal. The treatment showed high efficacy in restoring hair color in trials with 40 to 50 people.