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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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research Hormonal Activity in Commonly Used Black Hair Care Products: Evaluating Hormone Disruption as a Plausible Contribution to Health Disparities
Common Black hair care products may affect hormone levels and potentially impact health, especially in reproductive and metabolic areas.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Iatrogenic Endocrine Disruption
Certain drugs and supplements may contribute to hair loss in the frontal hairline in older women.
research The Association Between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, Sunscreen, and Moisturizers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Using sunscreen and moisturizers may increase the chance of developing Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA), but the exact reason why is still unclear.
research Disturbance of the Circadian System in Shift Work and Its Health Impact
Shift work disrupts the body's natural clock, leading to health problems.
research Apocrine Sweat Gland Obstruction by Antiperspirants Allowing Transdermal Absorption of Cutaneous Generated Hormones and Pheromones as a Link to the Observed Incidence Rates of Breast and Prostate Cancer in the 20th Century
The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Should I start Fin with these blood tests?
A 25-year-old male with normal hormone levels is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is concerned about high estradiol levels and potential side effects. Responses vary, with some suggesting blood tests before starting treatment and others emphasizing individual tolerance and the importance of consulting a doctor.
community How I started reversing Male Pattern Baldness naturally ?
The user reversed male pattern baldness using a pro-thyroid diet, lifestyle changes, and scalp stimulation exercises, without Minoxidil or Finasteride. They reported reduced dandruff, itchiness, oiliness, and experienced hair regrowth and thickening over 15 months.
community 6 months of using Hims finasteride and minoxidil spray!
A user shared their positive 6-month experience using Hims finasteride and minoxidil spray for hair loss, with others discussing the effectiveness and side effects of topical treatments. Instructions on how to use the spray were also provided.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Peptides that Stop Hair Loss? | In-depth Literature Review Video
Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.