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February 1983 in “Journal of periodontology”
Among young rats, this study found that a liquid protein diet significantly affects body condition but has minimal impact on gingival collagen metabolism.
This study found that culturing hair follicles at the air-liquid interface enhanced hair growth and maintained an anagen-like morphology better than submerged cultures.
A 21-year-old is using a combination of topical finasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, a liquid multivitamin, collagen powder, liquid biotin, microneedling, and red light therapy to address hair thinning. They are cautious about side effects and unsure if their hair loss is due to DHT or past brushing habits.
The user reported positive results after one month of using oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, along with Nioxin shampoo and liquidcollagen. Some users expressed skepticism about the results, attributing them to lighting differences, while others discussed potential side effects and benefits of these treatments.
The user started using 5% liquid minoxidil on their scalp and noticed increased facial dryness and faster facial hair growth. They plan to reduce the application to once a day to see if it helps with the dryness.
Minoxidil may cause dark circles and affect collagen, and Tretinoin might help counteract these effects. Users suggest caution with Tretinoin due to potential Vitamin A toxicity and recommend using it sparingly with sunscreen and moisturizer.
A 23-year-old achieved significant hairline regrowth using minoxidil, saw palmetto, collagen peptides, biotin, omega-3, iron, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp care techniques, without finasteride or dutasteride. The user attributes success to this combination but is unsure which element is most effective.
Can a liquid formula with Procapil do more than your usual multivitamin?Procapil is a cosmetic ingredient, not an approved hair-loss drug: the published studies on it are small and test it in combination with caffeine or platelet-rich plasma, so none isolates its own effect, and the percentages quoted in marketing come from the ingredient supplier's unpublished studies. Vitamins are reported to help hair only where there is a deficiency, so the two are aimed at different problems rather than ranked against each other.