January 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences”
This study found that trichoscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool for identifying hair loss patterns in women and can help avoid scalp biopsies in unclear cases.
13 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy”
This review discusses the embryology, structure, and function of sebaceous glands and their involvement in skin disorders but reports no novel findings.
7 citations
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February 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports”
This review discusses the heterogeneity and plasticity of epithelial stem cells in skin homeostasis, wound healing, and tumorigenesis, reporting no new results but emphasizing the need for further exploration of key regulatory mechanisms.
47 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders”
This review discusses the steroidogenic properties of human skin and suggests that impaired steroidogenesis may be linked to conditions like acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, and androgenic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
Topical dutasteride 0.05% is more effective for hair growth than oral finasteride 1mg, with minimal DHT reduction. The formulation uses castor oil and MCTs for better absorption but is not widely available until 2028.
Malassezia overgrowth can worsen oily scalp and inflammation, contributing to hair loss. Treatments include antifungal shampoos, C6/C8 MCT oil, low-dose isotretinoin, finasteride, and dutasteride.
Dutasteride can be obtained for $6.33 per month in the US through Cost Plus Drugs, with prescriptions easily switched from finasteride by contacting a doctor. Users discuss various methods to obtain affordable dutasteride, including using online pharmacies and considering generic options, while cautioning against buying from unreliable sources like eBay.
Low-dose Dutasteride, used 2-3 times a week, is as effective as daily Finasteride for hair loss with fewer side effects. Users report increased libido and better results with Dutasteride compared to Finasteride.
a traditional, natural remedy touted for promoting scalp health and hair growth
Does castor oil make hair grow or is it just a myth?There is no published human trial showing castor oil grows hair. It can make hair look and feel better by reducing breakage and adding shine, which is easily mistaken for growth, and it is not approved anywhere as a hair loss treatment.