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June 2023 in “Pharmaceutical Biology”
This study found that the Qing Cuo Formula significantly reduced serum androgen and inflammatory cytokine levels in hamsters with damp-heat acne and identified potential molecular mechanisms and active compounds involved.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine”
In this study, the researchers explored the traditional Chinese medicine approach to treating seborrheic alopecia, emphasizing the interplay between zang-fu organs, qi, blood, and body fluids, and highlighted treatments focusing on wind, dampness, heat, blood stasis, and deficiency.
September 2023 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Nursing”
This article discusses Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches to treating alopecia areata, outlining etiology, treatment stages, and methods, but does not report new clinical results.
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October 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”
This study found that targeting HSP70 can suppress basal cell carcinoma growth, underscoring the importance of tumor microenvironment interactions in cancer progression.
Use sulfate and paraben-free shampoos with biotin and collagen for daily use. Nizoral or Regenepure DR with ketoconazole can be used a few times a week for scalp health.
The conversation humorously suggests accepting male pattern baldness by adopting historical hairstyles like those of the Manchus and Japanese, rather than hoping for a cure. It also discusses the potential of gene therapy targeting hair loss, despite skepticism about a definitive cure.
PP405, a potential treatment for male pattern baldness, shows promise with some participants experiencing hair regrowth in early trials. However, it is not yet considered a cure and may be used alongside existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
Laser caps are found to be more effective than 5% minoxidil for treating hair loss, and when combined with minoxidil, they are even more effective. Some users report positive results with laser treatments, while others see no change; the devices are FDA approved, but opinions on their efficacy vary.
Shampooing every day can help maintain hair thickness, especially with sulfate-free products, but opinions vary on whether it's beneficial or necessary. Some suggest using conditioner instead to preserve natural oils and improve hair texture.
What are the side effects of minoxidil, and can oral minoxidil affect your heart?Minoxidil tablets are a blood-pressure drug whose US label carries a boxed warning for fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion, sometimes tamponade) and worsening angina; use for hair loss is off-label, and studies of low doses describe mostly mild effects but rare serious heart events. Do not start or change minoxidil without a doctor, and if chest pain, a racing heartbeat, breathlessness, fainting, swelling or rapid weight gain develop, stop and seek medical care.