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community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

140 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.

community "Hair Follicle Stem Cells are quiescent 99% of the time and permanently reside in the hair follicle"

in Research/Science 1391 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair follicles are mostly dormant but can be reactivated with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. A new drug, PP405, shows promise for hair regrowth but may not be available until 2027-2028.

community 2550 fue hair transplant & dutasteride 0.5mg new journey

45 upvotes 2 years ago

A user underwent a 2,550 FUE hair transplant and started taking dutasteride 0.5mg. They previously tried RU58841, minoxidil, and microneedling but avoided finasteride and dutasteride due to side effects.

community Are carbohydrates needed for hair growth

26 upvotes 2 years ago

A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair loss after losing 37 kg in 6 months on a low-carb diet and started taking biotin, zinc, iron, selenium, and spectral dcn-n. Replies suggest that while carbs are not directly needed for hair growth, they help regulate hormones and nutrient absorption, and rapid weight loss can also contribute to hair loss.

community early 20s, hair thinning, looking for natural remedies not expensive soaps

in Female 3 months ago

The user is experiencing hair thinning and prefers natural remedies over expensive shampoos. Other users suggest that natural remedies are ineffective and recommend medications like minoxidil and finasteride, while also considering diet and lifestyle changes.

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research HAIR | Overview

2 citations , January 2000 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.

research Exogenous and endogenous lipids of human hair

21 citations , March 2017 in “Skin research and technology”

In this study, extracting internal lipids from Caucasian hair fibers led to decreased water permeability, influenced by the fluidity of lipids.

research Fat, Stem Cells, and Platelet-Rich Plasma

43 citations , June 2016 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery”

This article reviews technical aspects of using autologous fat transfer for facial rejuvenation and examines existing evidence for stem cell and platelet-rich plasma therapies in aesthetic practice, reporting no new results.

research Evaluation of Herbal Hair Lotion loaded with Rosemary for Possible Hair Growth in C57BL/6 Mice.

1 citations , March 2023 in “PubMed”

In this research, a 1% rosemary extract hair lotion was found to promote hair growth in mice more effectively than a standard minoxidil treatment.

research Biochemical and histological effects of feeding thermally oxidized rapeseed oil and lard to rats.

33 citations , January 1977 in “PubMed”

This study found that weanling rats fed diets with oxidized rapeseed oil or lard had increased heart lipid levels, various symptoms of fat toxicity, and organ-specific tissue damage.

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