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    GlossaryLead

    heavy metal toxic to humans, affecting hair growth

    Lead, also known by its chemical symbol Pb (from the Latin "plumbum"), is a heavy metal that is toxic to humans and animals. It can accumulate in the body over time, leading to serious health issues such as neurological damage, especially in children. In the context of hair and alopecia, lead exposure can disrupt normal hair growth and contribute to hair loss by interfering with cellular processes and damaging hair follicles.

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      community biotin leads to acne and sebum on scalp ??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      User is experiencing increased sebum, dandruff, and acne after taking a supplement containing biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium pantothenate along with finasteride. They are questioning if biotin is the cause and whether they should stop taking it.

      community Daily scalp massages lead to more hair loss or not?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user applies castor oil and uses silicon scalp massagers daily, questioning if the massages cause more hair loss or if the hairs would fall out naturally. They believe the hairs are in the telogen phase and would shed regardless of the massage.

      community Which vitamin deficiencies can lead to hair loss?

      in Chat  69 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses potential vitamin deficiencies leading to hair loss, with a focus on Vitamin D and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, while others consider vitamin supplementation due to deficiencies.

      community Does low HGH leading to hairloss?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experiencing diffuse hair loss is using various treatments including RU58841, finasteride, minoxidil with tretinoin, anti-hair loss shampoo, and microneedling, and is considering adding peptides TB500, BPC157, and GHK-Cu. They have low growth hormone levels and are questioning its impact on hair loss, while another user suggests androgenic alopecia and androgens are likely the main cause of hair loss.