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community Progress? Tried Musley to the regiment

in Is this regrowth? 2 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is using a regimen for hair loss that includes topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, a Musley holistic formula, homemade oil, and scalp massages. They are questioning if there is any progress in hair regrowth.

community 5 months (.015% fin topical, 5% min, Microneedle .75mm) - How's the Progress?

in Is this regrowth? 30 upvotes 1 year ago

User is using a homemade topical treatment with .015% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and microneedling at .75mm depth. They also use 2% ketoconazole shampoo, various oils, and are considering increasing finasteride concentration due to mixed results.

community New topical finasteride approved to hit the shelf very soon in France

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 251 upvotes 1 year ago

A new topical finasteride has been approved in France, providing an alternative to oral finasteride with potentially fewer side effects. Users discuss the pros and cons of topical versus oral treatments, with some opting to create their own solutions to save money.

community Does whey protein and creatine aggravate hair loss?

79 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses whether whey protein and creatine worsen hair loss. Some users report hair loss with creatine use, while others do not; opinions on whey protein's effects are mixed. Treatments mentioned include PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride.

community Results are in for my experiment with Creatine/Fin

129 upvotes 6 years ago

Creatine use with finasteride increased DHT levels, possibly affecting hair loss. The user plans to reduce creatine to stabilize DHT and hair shedding.

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research Hypersensitivity Reactions to Homemade Topical Preparations.

December 2023 in “PubMed”

This study highlights that homemade topical herbal preparations, although popular for their perceived safety, may lead to allergic reactions, notably with Mediterranean herbs, and advises cautious use, particularly for allergy-prone individuals.

research Integrative Skin Care: Dermatology and Traditional and Complementary Medicine

13 citations , April 2017 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine”

This review discusses traditional and complementary medicine practices for skin health, examining existing literature and emphasizing the challenge of conducting research in these areas, without providing new clinical results.

Hair Straightening: Techniques, Chemicals, and Evolution

research Hair Straightening

March 2010 in “Cosmetic Dermatology”

Hair straightening methods have advanced to improve effectiveness and reduce damage, but still rely on heat and chemicals.

research Traditional Indian home remedies for minor ailments

April 2024 in “MGM Journal of Medical Sciences”

This study outlines several common home remedies used in India, such as turmeric, ginger, and coconut, highlighting their traditional efficacy in treating minor ailments and emphasizing the importance of balancing traditional and modern medicine for optimal health outcomes.

research Extraction of mimosine from dried leaves and defatted seed of Leucaena leucocephala and its biodiesel oxidative stability / Norfadhilah Ramli

December 2019 in “University of Malaya Students Repository”

This study found that Soxhlet extraction is more effective at removing the toxin mimosine from Leucaena leucocephala, and mimosine shows promise as a biodiesel additive due to its antioxidative properties.

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