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Glossary Hair Cortisol Concentration

amount of cortisol embedded in hair strands over time

Hair Cortisol Concentration (HCC) refers to the amount of cortisol, a stress hormone, that is embedded in hair strands over time. Unlike blood or saliva tests that measure cortisol levels at a single point, HCC provides a long-term record of an individual's stress levels, as hair grows approximately 1 cm per month and can reflect cortisol exposure over several months. This makes it a valuable tool for both researchers and clinicians in assessing chronic stress and related health conditions.

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research Hair concentrations of calcium, iron, and zinc in pregnant women and effects of supplementation

11 citations , September 1999 in “Biological Trace Element Research”

This study concluded that mineral element deficiencies in pregnant women may be alleviated with targeted nutrient supplementation, although mutual resistance and promotional effects among the supplements were observed.

research Hair concentrations of selenium in the Moldovan population

October 2023 in “Èkologiâ čeloveka”

People in Moldova have less selenium in their hair than recommended, which may contribute to hair loss.

research Peripubertal Testosterone, 17β-Estradiol and Progesterone Concentrations in Hair and Nails in Dobermann Dogs

July 2023 in “Animals”

This study found that hair and nails can effectively measure hormone changes such as testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone during the peripubertal period in dogs, with variations observed between males and females at specific developmental stages.

research Hair analysis: Assessment of homemade hair treatment effects on drug concentrations in the keratin matrix

July 2023 in “Drug testing and analysis (Print)”

Homemade hair treatments can significantly lower drug levels in hair, possibly causing false-negative drug tests.

research Effects of shampoo and water washing on hair cortisol concentrations

122 citations , October 2010 in “Clinica Chimica Acta”

In this study, washing rhesus monkey hair with water or shampoo significantly reduced cortisol levels, suggesting potential underestimation of chronic stress hormone deposition in hair due to washing.

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community GFM Gel - High concentration topical gel of Mimicking Growth Factors (GFm), a complex of polypeptides that mimic the action of endogenous growth factors and promote physiological hair regrowth. Helps strengthen the hair bulb and redensify the hair.

6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using GFM Gel, a topical gel with polypeptides that mimic growth factors to promote hair regrowth and strengthen hair. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.

community If you could get for Christmas your own personalised topical anti hair loss serum that has the best the current science can offer, what would it contain and at what concentration?

2 upvotes 1 year ago

A personalized topical anti-hair loss serum could include high-dose setipiprant, high-dose CB 03-01, low-dose finasteride, minoxidil, latanoprost, and tretinoin. These ingredients are suggested for their potential effectiveness in promoting hair growth.

community Sandalore (Givaudan) concentration application

9 upvotes 7 years ago

The conversation discusses using Sandalore for hair loss treatment, with a focus on finding the correct concentration for a topical lotion. The consensus is to start with a 0.1% concentration due to potential scalp irritation at higher levels.

community My Current Stack: Every Studied Natural at Maximum Concentration

2 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a hair loss treatment regimen using high concentrations of natural ingredients: pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, rosemary and peppermint essential oils, and caffeine. The user also practices microneedling, scalp massage, and takes Nutrafol.

community Studies or evidence for concentration for topicals?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using different concentrations of topical treatments for hair loss, specifically Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Tretinoin. The user is considering higher concentrations after previous treatments were ineffective.

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learn Follistatin

glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

learn Peppermint

Which is more effective: peppermint essential oil or extract in shampoo? Neither form has been tested for hair loss in people. Peppermint essential oil is the only one with any experimental support — a single four-week mouse study in which 3% peppermint oil outperformed 3% minoxidil on follicle counts — while peppermint extract in shampoo is a low-concentration cosmetic ingredient with no hair-growth data.