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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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research Bioengineered Plants as a Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Genetically modified plants could be an important source of omega-3 fats to meet global needs.
research The Effect of Dietary Change on In Vitro Erythrocyte Hemolysis, Skin Lesions, and Alopecia in Common Marmosets (Callithrix Jacchus)
A diet high in vitamin E improved blood health, skin, and fur in common marmosets.
research The Suppression of Very Long Chain Fatty Acids Is Associated with Skin Carcinogenesis
Suppressing very long chain fatty acids is linked to skin cancer.
research Fatty Acids and Related Lipid Mediators in the Regulation of Cutaneous Inflammation
Certain fats in the skin help control inflammation and health, and changing these fats through diet or supplements might treat skin inflammation.
research Abnormal Essential Fatty Acid Composition of Tissue Lipids in Genetically Diabetic Mice Is Partially Corrected by Dietary Linoleic and Gamma-Linolenic Acids
Dietary essential fatty acids improved skin and hair conditions and partially corrected fat composition in diabetic mice.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?
The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.
community Minoxidil alternative with a week long half-life? Why isn’t it possible?
This conversation discussed the potential for a hair loss treatment alternative to minoxidil, with many users debating the economic and health implications of such an option. Some suggested that finasteride could be used as an alternative, while others argued that this would ultimately not benefit pharmaceutical companies due to their reliance on planned obsolescence.
community 5α-Reductase inhibitors do not impair cognition.
The conversation concludes that finasteride, a 5α-Reductase inhibitor used for hair loss, does not impair cognition either short-term or long-term. It suggests "brain fog" is not caused by the medication.
community RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc
Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.
community Is anyone buying this comb over?
User has diffuse thinning crown and uses combover with hair spray. Oral minoxidil showed amazing results for another user.