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Glossary Honey

natural sweet substance produced by bees from flower nectar

Honey is a natural sweet substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowers. It contains a variety of sugars, enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, making it not only a popular food ingredient but also a substance with potential medicinal properties, such as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.

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research Bee pollen and honey for the alleviation of hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients

24 citations , May 2015 in “Molecular and clinical oncology”

In this study, both honey and bee pollen may alleviate menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients on antihormonal treatment, with no significant difference between the two.

research Honey As Complementary Medicine: A Review

24 citations , January 2012 in “International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences”

This article reviews the diverse applications and therapeutic uses of honey without presenting new research results, highlighting its antimicrobial and multifaceted commercial uses.

research Effect of Honeysuckle Extract for Color Protection of Human Hair Exposed to Sunlight Radiation

6 citations , September 2013 in “Advanced materials research”

This study found that non-ionic silicone emulsion best protected hair color from UV-induced fading, outperforming honeysuckle extract and benzophenone-3, with significant effects in both dyed and virgin hair.

research 1387 A combination of honey to repair Asian hair from UV-A and environmental pollution-induced damage

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

In this study, the researchers found that a combination of honeys from four islands significantly repaired hair integrity, porosity, and surface roughness caused by UV-A and urban pollution, resulting in strengthened, soft, and shiny hair in Asian hair shafts.

research A Review on change in chemical, morphological and therapeutic activity of honey

September 2018 in “Asian journal of pharmacy and pharmacology”

This review discusses the nutritional and therapeutic benefits of honey based on its botanical origin, and it reports no new clinical results, instead calling attention to its varied uses and potential health impacts.

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community Honestly, happy that asian derms seem to be a lot more open to prescribe fin

in Satire 261 upvotes 5 months ago

Asian dermatologists are more open to prescribing finasteride, while in some regions, medications like finasteride and minoxidil can be obtained without a prescription. In Europe, particularly France, there are stricter regulations requiring patients to acknowledge potential side effects, but many people find ways to obtain these treatments through various means.

community Honest reflection from a 43 year old man who decided not to go on treatment when I first noticed a receding hairline nearly ten years ago.

in Chat 8 upvotes 1 year ago

A 43-year-old man regrets not starting finasteride earlier for his receding hairline, which has now progressed to NW3 with diffuse thinning. Other users share their experiences, highlighting the effectiveness of finasteride and hair transplants in managing hair loss, even in their 30s and 40s.

community My Honest Take on PFS and Effective Treatment.

6 upvotes 1 day ago

Finasteride may trigger anxiety disorders in susceptible individuals, leading to symptoms often mistaken for permanent damage. Effective treatment should focus on addressing anxiety and panic disorders rather than hormonal imbalances.

community My honest 10 month progress on new hair stack. lol

in Is this regrowth? 23 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shares their 10-month progress on a hair treatment regimen including Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, biotin, Nizoral shampoo, and a derma pen. They report maintaining hair density after previous steroid use.

community I honestly think Dutasteride at 2.5mg could be the ultimate cure for hair loss.

in Chat 213 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride at 2.5mg is considered a potential hair loss cure due to its DHT-blocking ability, but there are concerns about side effects and individual responses. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also discussed, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness and safety.

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