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research Stable Isotope Analyses of Carbon and Nitrogen in Hair Keratin of Suspected Man-Eating Wolves from the 1880s

February 2024 in “Scientific Reports”

The wolves suspected of man-eating in the 1880s likely ate very little human flesh and mostly consumed a diet similar to herbivores and omnivores.

research Facial Preservation Following Extreme Mummification: Shrunken Heads

10 citations, May 2018 in “Forensic Science International”

Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.

research Elemental Hair Analysis: A Review of Procedures and Applications

96 citations, September 2017 in “Analytica Chimica Acta”

Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.

research Improving Stable Isotopic Interpretations Made From Human Hair Through Reduction of Growth Cycle Error

72 citations, February 2011 in “American Journal of Biological Anthropology”

The conclusion is that recognizing hair growth cycles can improve the precision of dietary and health assessments from hair analysis.

Segmental Analysis of Human Hair Reveals Intra-Annual Variation in 25(OH)D3 Concentrations in Modern and Archaeological Individuals

research Segmental Analysis of Human Hair Reveals Intra-Annual Variation in 25(OH)D3 Concentrations in Modern and Archaeological Individuals

January 2025 in “Scientific Reports”

Hair analysis can show changes in vitamin D levels over time.

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community Sugar and Hair loss connections

in Research/Science 41 upvotes 2 weeks ago

High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.

community Dutasteride Literally Saves Your Hair

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 101 upvotes 11 months ago

Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.

community Why does it seem everyone favors finasteride over dutasteride?

in Female 62 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses preferences for hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride over dutasteride. Users share personal experiences, cost considerations, FDA approval status, and potential side effects, with some switching between treatments to find what works best for them.