17 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders”
This review suggests that the Mediterranean diet, protein-rich diets, and soy may support hair health in nonscarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia.
This study found that a six-month treatment with isoflavone-richsoy extract significantly increased epidermal thickness, elastic and collagen fibers, and blood vessels in the skin of postmenopausal women.
26 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”
In this review, researchers examined the physiological benefits of Cheonggukjang, a salt-free fermented soybean paste, highlighting its various health-promoting components that may contribute to improved heart health, diabetes management, and cancer prevention, among other benefits.
June 2026 in “Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology”
In this study, a 10% fermented Glycine max compound was found to promote faster hair growth and follicle formation in mice compared to 3% minoxidil, suggesting potential as a hair health supplement.
25 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of thoracic oncology”
In this animal study, soyisoflavones were found to protect lung tissue from the adverse effects of radiation, such as skin injury, inflammation, and fibrosis, suggesting a potential radioprotective benefit.
The user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering adding RU58841 or other treatments like microneedling. Suggestions include stopping smoking, trying dutasteride mesotherapy, using tretinoin, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and possibly using a red light cap.
The conversation discusses treatments for androgenetic alopecia, focusing on evidence-based supplements to complement finasteride. Suggestions include oral minoxidil, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, tocotrienols, and various other supplements, while emphasizing the importance of scientific backing and cautioning against saw palmetto if already using finasteride.
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.
A 23-year-old has been using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 5mg oral Minoxidil daily for two years, but their hair has thinned considerably. Suggestions include increasing the Dutasteride dose, adding Finasteride, or considering a hair transplant.