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research Serum levels of minerals and vitamins in two categories of female alopecia subjects using hair relaxer

1 citations , November 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica”

This study found a significant decline in serum zinc levels among women of African descent using hair relaxers and experiencing alopecia, with age at first exposure potentially influencing alopecia development.

Nonscarring Alopecias: Overview and Treatment

research Nonscarring Alopecias

July 2012 in “Springer eBooks”

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.

research Caffeine relaxes hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia

1 citations , August 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Caffeine may protect hair follicles from stress-related hair loss.

research Chemically Induced Hair Loss/Alopecia

January 2019 in “Springer eBooks”

This review discusses drugs and mechanisms possibly responsible for chemical- and drug-induced hair loss but presents no new research findings.

research Rapunzel Alopecia: A Peculiar Form of Non-Marginal Traction Alopecia Secondary to Excessively Long Hair

2 citations , January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders”

This article discusses traction alopecia in children and adolescents, emphasizing its occurrence due to hairstyles that exert chronic tension on hair, but reports no new findings.

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community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.

in Technology 613 upvotes 4 months ago

A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.

community Are Derma Rollers Actually Harmful in the Long Run?

in Microneedling 40 upvotes 1 year ago

Derma rollers may cause scarring alopecia, leading some to prefer dermastamps or dermapens for microneedling. Combining minoxidil with microneedling is effective, but proper technique and healing time are essential to prevent damage.

community Dermarolling is a bit sad innit?

in Microneedling 232 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include dermarolling, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Some users find dermarolling sad, while others mention the complexity of biological systems and limited research funding for hair loss.

community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

51 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.

community How is dht not beneficial to you?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 111 upvotes 7 months ago

DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.

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