research Hair loss or taste loss?
This letter to the editor discusses hair loss and taste loss but presents no new research findings.
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research Clinical features of taste disorders in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A report of 10 cases
This study investigated Cronkhite-Canada syndrome in ten patients, finding severe taste abnormalities in the anterior tongue linked to tongue papillary atrophy, which improved with treatment. Taste function tests were helpful in evaluating treatment effectiveness for this rare disorder.
research A mouse with bad hair and poor taste
This study identified a nonfunctional Itpr3 gene in BTBR mice, attributed to a 12-bp deletion, which likely causes their simultaneous hair loss and taste perception deficits.
research Complications Post-COVID-19 and Risk Factors among Patients after Six Months of a SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Population-Based Prospective Cohort Study
This study reported that about one-third of post-COVID-19 patients experienced long-term symptoms, with women, older individuals, smokers, and those with specific blood groups at higher risk for complications.
research Pattern of short-term adverse effects in patients undergoing low-dose radioactive iodine therapy
This study found that low-dose radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer produced short-term adverse effects like loss of taste, xerostomia, and hair loss, which were self-limiting.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Now that hair loss in mice is solved, can they move on to people?
Hair loss treatments are being tested on mice, with methods like minoxidil and stem cell therapy showing promising results. However, human trials are still years away, leading to humorous frustration about mice benefiting first.
community Has anyone here had their iron or ferritin tested?
Low ferritin levels may contribute to hair loss, and raising ferritin above 40 or 70 ng/mL might help with hair regrowth. Some users also consider zinc deficiency and absorption issues as potential factors.
community Looking for ~10 product testers - USA based, 25+, willing to try a topical, 12 weeks
A new brand is seeking 10 U.S.-based individuals aged 25+ experiencing hair loss to test a topical product containing GHK-Cu and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3. Participants must not be using other treatments like finasteride or minoxidil and will provide feedback and photos.
community A tried and tested radical treatment for Hairloss in Men if you have enough self control.
The conversation suggests that abstaining from ejaculation for a few months may help stop or reverse hair loss by potentially increasing testosterone and reducing DHT levels. It also mentions the use of minoxidil and finasteride as effective treatments for maintaining hair after a hair transplant.
community Shoutout to the mice that tested our Minoxidil
The conversation humorously acknowledges the role of mice in testing Minoxidil for hair loss while also discussing the ethics of animal testing. Some users argue against animal testing, citing cruelty, while others defend its necessity for medical advancements.
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8 / 801 results- Should ginkgo biloba be taken orally or applied topically for hair loss? No published human trial has tested ginkgo biloba for hair loss by either route, so neither oral nor topical use can be recommended over the other; the oral route also has a documented bleeding interaction with anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs.
- Can stem cell factor be combined with other topical hair loss solutions? No published human trial has tested topical stem cell factor alongside minoxidil or other established treatments, so neither the safety nor the benefit of the combination has been established. Community users report layering these products, but that is anecdote rather than clinical evidence.
- How often should sulforaphane-based products be used for hair loss prevention? No human trial has tested sulforaphane for hair loss prevention, so there is no established usage frequency. Oral supplements are taken daily in research on unrelated conditions and the hair-specific evidence is limited to cell, mouse and isolated-follicle studies, so any schedule is extrapolation rather than a dosing guideline.
- Is Osteopontin more effective in topical treatments or oral supplements for hair loss? Neither route has been tested: there is no published human trial of topical or oral osteopontin for hair loss. The evidence is preclinical, and it points both ways — injected osteopontin promoted hair growth in mice, while an osteopontin-derived peptide suppressed growth in human scalp tissue and is being developed to remove unwanted hair.
- Is horsetail extract strong enough to help with androgenic alopecia, or only mild hair loss? No published human trial has tested horsetail extract as a treatment for androgenic alopecia; the available evidence is laboratory work and trials of silicon supplements, which point at hair quality rather than at DHT-driven pattern baldness.
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