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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
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research Exploration of Potential Lipid Biomarkers for Premature Canities by UPLC-QTOF-MS Analyses of Hair Follicle Roots
Researchers found that certain lipids, especially vitamin D3, are lower in prematurely grey hair than in pigmented hair.
research Risk Factors and Lipid Metabolism Characteristics of Early-Onset Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study
Low HDL-C, uric acid, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D are risk factors for early-onset male hair loss.
research Hair Lipid Structure: Effect of Surfactants
Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.
research Toward a Unifying Hypothesis for Redesigned Lipid Catabolism as a Clinical Target in Advanced, Treatment-Resistant Carcinomas
Targeting lipid metabolism can help treat advanced, resistant cancers.
research Research Progress in Composition, Classification and Influencing Factors of Hair
Lipids are important for healthy hair, but their exact role is not fully understood and needs more research.
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5 / 83 resultscommunity Dutasteride at 21 years old. Is it safe?
A 21-year-old individual questioning the safety and potential side effects of using Dutasteride for hair loss, after Finasteride and RU58841 had limited effect. The responses vary, with some users suggesting it's safe and others advising to check hormone levels before proceeding.
community Guys maybe high cholesterol and hair loss are related
High cholesterol may accelerate hair loss by reducing blood flow and increasing DHT levels. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Loosing hope after not seeing improvement in hair regrowth.
A 22-year-old male is not seeing hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year and additional treatments for three months. Suggestions include improving scalp absorption with sea salt and trying a lipid-based solution, microneedling, and possibly switching to dutasteride if no improvement after 1-2 years.
community Anyone experienced weight gain on dutasteride?
Dutasteride can lead to increased cholesterol and liver fat. The user is reconsidering its use due to high cholesterol and lipid levels despite a healthy lifestyle.
community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.