research Cutaneous and Mucosal Side Effects of New Anticancer Drugs: EGF-R Inhibitors, Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors, and Mitotic Spindle Stabilizers
New cancer drugs can cause skin side effects like rashes, dry skin, hair changes, and nail problems.
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research Role of Scalp Health in Achieving Optimal Hair Growth and Retention
Healthy scalp leads to better hair quality and less damage.
research Evolution of Long Scalp Hair in Humans
Long scalp hair evolved for cooling and social signaling.
research Hair Resistance to Mechanical Wear
Hair's resistance to wear varies by ethnicity and treatment, with less wear indicating stronger hair.
research High-Throughput Phenotyping Methods for Quantifying Hair Fiber Morphology
Quantifying hair shape is better than using racial categories for understanding hair characteristics.
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5 / 16 resultscommunity Dutasteride/finasteride theory
Finasteride worked better for frontal scalp hair loss, while dutasteride helped the crown and mid-scalp but worsened the frontal area. The user shared personal experiences and invited open dialogue.
community Diffuse thinning fucking sucks
The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.
community Any concrete cases of people who were told they couldn't have a transplant because of microneedling?
Microneedling before a hair transplant may harden the scalp and affect blood circulation, potentially impacting graft growth. Some users report successful transplants after microneedling, while others advise caution and consulting with a surgeon.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
community What was your "fuck it, I'm starting Fin/Dut" moment?
People discussed starting hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil due to personal experiences or comments about their hair loss. Some reported positive results, while others mentioned side effects or switching treatments.