70 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
This review discusses how changes in hair and skin may indicate underlying vitamin deficiencies and emphasizes the need to identify populations at risk for these deficiencies; it reports no new results.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of nutrition & food sciences”
This study found that a nutritional supplement containing peptides, lipids, hyaluronic acid, and collagen improved skin, hair, and nail dryness, with significant benefits noted for those with severe symptoms.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences”
This study observed that taking 500mg/day of Microcore’s Muttaijow ComplexTM for 12 weeks significantly improved the appearance of skin, hair, and nails in healthy middle-aged adults.
21 citations
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October 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas”
This review discusses the role of hair dyes in cosmetic dermatology, their effects on hair and scalp health, and the importance of dermatologists understanding potential side effects; it reports no new findings.
A user is seeking shampoo recommendations for thinning hair that doesn't cause dryness or brittleness. Another user suggests Pura D'or, noting it makes their hair feel better despite thinning, but mentions no shampoo will help with hair loss.
The conversation discusses various supplements and vitamins like Vitamin D3, K2, Biotin, Iron, Zinc, and B Vitamins for improving hair health. It also mentions a combination of Tocotrienols, Pycnogenol, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Stinging Nettle, and Myricetin for stabilizing hair, with Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, and Stinging Nettle noted for thickening hair despite side effects.
Accutane use led to hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis for many, with treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and Nutrafol being used to manage symptoms. Some users reported improvement, while others experienced persistent issues or side effects from treatments like finasteride.
A user discusses their struggle with female pattern baldness, mentioning that Minoxidil helped initially but their hair health declined after stopping a specific diet. They seek advice on managing oily, brittle hair and mention using an egg yolk and olive oil mixture as a temporary solution.
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.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.