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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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The research provided a detailed view of the non-keratinous parts of human hair fibers.
research Structural Analysis of Human Hair Fibers Under the Ultra-High Voltage Electron Microscope
Human hair structure varies by ethnicity, and certain treatments can improve hair condition and appearance.
research Microscopic High-Resolution Digital Volumetric Imaging of Human Hair Fibers
DVI provides detailed 3D imaging of hair and shows how various products protect and enhance hair.
research Tensile Properties of Twisted Hair Fibers
Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.
research A Reciprocal Lattice Approach to Assessing the Luster of Hair Fibers, Based on Scattering by Periodically Deformed Cylinders
A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity High blood pressure issue with Dr?
A 48-year-old male is experiencing hair loss despite taking finasteride for four months. He is considering oral minoxidil but is concerned about high blood pressure and is unsure about taking spironolactone.
community High quality copper peptide powder for long term use
The conversation is about finding a high-quality copper peptide powder for long-term hair growth, to be mixed with rosemary oil. It also suggests using finasteride for hair loss treatment.
community High Estrogen and Test on Dut 5x a week
A user experienced increased pimples and cysts after two years on dutasteride, possibly due to hormonal changes. Suggestions included seeing an endocrinologist, using supplements like boron and DIM, adjusting diet, and reducing body fat to manage side effects.
community High testosterone on 4 months dut, rapidly receding but no actually shed
The user added 0.5mg dutasteride to their regimen of topical finasteride and minoxidil but experienced rapid hairline recession despite reduced hair fall. Suggestions included increasing the dutasteride dosage to 1mg daily to better suppress DHT and potentially adding oral minoxidil.
community High Dose 0.1% Alfatradiol + 1% Pyrilutamide stopped my Hairloss completely
Using 0.1% Alfatradiol and 1% Pyrilutamide stopped hair loss, reducing shedding from over 150 hairs a day to less than 10, with no side effects. The user also uses Minoxidil and microneedling, applying the treatments twice daily.