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GlossaryHydroxides

chemical compounds containing hydroxyl groups bonded to metals

Hydroxides are chemical compounds that contain one or more hydroxyl groups (OH-) bonded to a metal or metalloid. In the context of hair care, hydroxides like sodium hydroxide are often used in hair relaxers to break down the protein structure of hair, making it easier to straighten. However, they can be harsh and potentially damaging to the hair and scalp if not used properly.

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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.

research Straight to the Point: What Do We Know So Far on Hair Straightening?

4 citations , January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Hair straightening can damage hair and pose health risks, including exposure to carcinogens and hair loss.

research Methods of Hair Straightening: Temporary and Permanent Techniques

October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology”

Hair straightening changes hair structure and can cause damage if done wrong, but improvements in the methods are expected to continue.

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.

Drug Discovery Insights from a Computational QSAR Study on Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Layered Double Hydroxides Electrocatalysts

research Drug Discovery Insights from a Computational QSAR Study on Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Layered Double Hydroxides Electrocatalysts

March 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research”

Computational techniques can improve drug development for treating certain conditions.

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community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

in Treatment 94 upvotes 4 years ago

A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

community Sandalore: a scientific homemade approch

18 upvotes 7 years ago

The post discusses using Sandalore as a potential hair loss treatment, emphasizing precise measurements and safe handling. The user compares Sandalore's effects to Minoxidil and mentions preparing a solution with ethanol and DMSO.

community Minox experimentation on pubic hair

in Minoxidil 280 upvotes 2 years ago

A user applied minoxidil to their pubic hair for 3 months, resulting in hair growth over 4 inches, and is considering using it for a scalp hair transplant. They plan to continue the treatment despite their wife's disapproval.

community Alternatives to Minox for pet safety

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation discusses alternatives to minoxidil for beard growth, focusing on a product called Neofollics Beard Growth Serum, which claims to be effective without using minoxidil. Concerns are raised about its ingredients and effectiveness, especially considering pet safety.

community Grow Gorgeous Intense Hair Density Serum, 2.02 fl oz, 2-pack from Costco

in Product 1 year ago

The user is considering using "Grow Gorgeous Intense Hair Density Serum" alongside Minoxidil and is currently taking Finasteride. Some users doubt the serum's effectiveness, while others suggest it may help with hair strength and thickness, but opinions are mixed.

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