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Inhibition of Rat 5α-Reductase Activity and Testosterone-Induced Sebum Synthesis in Hamster Sebocytes by an Extract of Quercus Acutissima Cortex

research Inhibition of Rat 5α-Reductase Activity and Testosterone-Induced Sebum Synthesis in Hamster Sebocytes by an Extract of Quercus Acutissima Cortex

37 citations , January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine”

An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.

research MEK and BRAF Inhibitors Augment the Production and Accumulation of Sebum in Hamster Sebocytes

April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

MEK and BRAF inhibitors increase sebum production and accumulation, which could cause acne-like side effects.

research Ozenoxacin Suppresses Sebum Production by Inhibiting mTORC1 Activation in Differentiated Hamster Sebocytes

6 citations , August 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

Ozenoxacin reduces sebum production, helping manage acne.

research Expression of Steroidogenic Enzymes in Human Sebaceous Glands

25 citations , June 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology”

Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.

Evaluation of the Effect of Plant Mixture Ethanol Extracts Containing Biota Orientalis L. Extract on Suppression of Sebum in Cultured Sebocytes and on Stimulation of Growth of Keratinocytes Co-cultured with Hair Papilla Cells

research Evaluation of the Effect of Plant Mixture Ethanol Extracts Containing Biota Orientalis L. Extract on Suppression of Sebum in Cultured Sebocytes and on Stimulation of Growth of Keratinocytes Co-cultured with Hair Papilla Cells

4 citations , August 2017 in “Cosmetics”

The extract reduced sebum production and promoted hair growth.

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community Surprise Hair Loss Breakthrough: A Sugar Gel Triggers Robust Regrowth

in Research/Science 445 upvotes 1 year ago

A sugar gel was claimed to trigger hair regrowth, but users reported no results and potential cancer risks. The discussion included comparisons to minoxidil and skepticism about the effectiveness of the sugar treatment.

community Minoxidil is NOT an Anti-androgen. No.

in Research/Science 43 upvotes 4 months ago

Minoxidil is not an anti-androgen; it is a growth stimulator and does not lower DHT like finasteride or dutasteride. Minoxidil can cause side effects like facial swelling and anxiety due to its vasodilator properties.

community Why a lot of people seems to hate on topical fin even though it suppresses more scalp dht?

in Chat 20 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical finasteride may reduce more scalp DHT but is seen as inconsistent and messy compared to oral finasteride. Users report mixed results with both forms, with some preferring oral for its convenience and consistent dosing, while others find topical effective but harder to apply.

community 1 year and 3 months on Finasteride. No side effects.

in Progress Pictures 2 years ago

A user happy with their 1 year and 3 months of finasteride use with no side effects, which has resulted in recovery of their hairline. Other users have responded with congratulations, questions, and caution against using the medication at such a young age.

community Finastride hair texture change is wild

in Progress Pictures 211 upvotes 6 months ago

Finasteride changed the user's hair texture from wavy to curly, reverting after stopping. Minoxidil was more effective for temple hair regrowth than finasteride.

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