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research Evaluation of hair loss

21 citations , May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology”

This article reviews various causes and investigative techniques for different forms of alopecia and reports no new findings.

research EEMCO Guidance for the Assessment of Hair Shedding and Alopecia

51 citations , January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”

This review discusses various techniques for evaluating hair shedding and alopecia but reports no new clinical results. The authors emphasize the value of specific clinical and instrumental methods in assessing hair growth.

A 6-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of a Marine Complex Supplement to Promote Hair Growth in Men with Thinning Hair

research A 6-month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the ability of a marine complex supplement to promote hair growth in men with thinning hair

25 citations , August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This study found that a marine complex supplement significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair growth in men with thinning hair over 180 days.

research Recurrent episodes of hair loss in a 37 year old woman

6 citations , October 2012 in “BMJ”

This case report describes a 37-year-old woman whose recurrent hair shedding was associated with low iron stores and a miscarriage, with improvements seen after increased iron intake.

research Efficacy and Safety of DR SKS Hair Growth Booster Serum in Adult Male and Female with Androgenic Alopecia

May 2023

This study found that DR SKS Hair Growth Booster Serum significantly reduced hair fall and improved hair density in patients with androgenic alopecia over six months, with high patient satisfaction and no major adverse events reported.

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community Studies on Minoxidil show an increase in hair count shortly after starting treatment

in Minoxidil 118 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil can initially cause hair shedding but often leads to increased hair count over time, with some users experiencing noticeable improvements within weeks. Combining Minoxidil with Finasteride may enhance hair health, though individual results vary.

community Self-testing if creatine speeds up hair loss (while on treatment!)

in Research/Science 40 upvotes 1 year ago

Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially affecting hair loss in some individuals, but opinions vary. Some users report hair loss while on creatine, while others see no effect, especially when using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling.

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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.
Is it better to use peppermint alone or in combination with rosemary or lavender? No study has tested peppermint with rosemary or lavender in combination, in people or in animals, so the synergy claim is a hypothesis. Of the three, only rosemary oil has a published human trial — 100 patients over six months, where it matched 2% minoxidil on hair count — while peppermint and lavender have four-week mouse studies only.