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      learn Minoxidil

      An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record

      learn Pyrilutamide

      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

      learn RU58841

      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

      learn Castor oil

      a traditional, natural remedy touted for promoting scalp health and hair growth

      learn Dutasteride

      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

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      Heat Transfer in Human Hair

      research Heat Transfer in Human Hair

      4 citations, June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”
      Heat transfer in hair is slower in groups of hair, increasing the risk of damage from high-temperature styling tools.
      Proteins as Hair Styling Agents

      research Proteins as Hair Styling Agents

      7 citations, May 2021 in “Applied sciences”
      Proteins like BSA and keratin can effectively style hair and protect it, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical products.
      Cosmetic Approach for Healthy and Damaged Hair

      research Cosmetic Approach for Healthy and Damaged Hair

      January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology”
      Cosmetic procedures can harm hair, but damage can be minimized with knowledge and care; however, once hair is damaged, it cannot be reliably repaired.
      The Biology of Hair Care

      research The Biology of Hair Care

      41 citations, October 2000 in “Dermatologic clinics”
      Better hair care products are needed to protect against grooming and chemical damage.
      Cosmetic Approach for Healthy and Damaged Hair

      research Cosmetic Approach for Healthy and Damaged Hair

      1 citations, January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology”
      Hair can't be reliably repaired once damaged; prevention and proper product use are key to maintaining hair health.

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      community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

      in Progress Pictures  492 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

      community 1 month Pyrilutamide. A non responders story to everything.

      in Research/Science  218 upvotes 2 years ago
      My hairline, I am only 23. This conversation is about a user's experience with treatments for androgenic alopecia, including finasteride, dutasteride, RU, minoxidil, progesterone, melatonin, LLLT, oral minoxidil, and Pyrilutamide. They have tried many treatments over the course of two years without seeing much success, and they are considering getting a hair system as a last resort.