research Analyzing the Laser-Light Reflection from Human Hair Fibers: Deriving a Measure of Hair Luster
The conclusion is that a new method to measure hair shine was confirmed to match people's visual assessments.
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5 / 1000+ results research Quantitative Analysis of Hair Luster in a Novel Ultraviolet-Irradiated Mouse Model
UV exposure reduced hair shine in mice, but minoxidil helped restore it.
research A Reciprocal Lattice Approach to Assessing the Luster of Hair Fibers, Based on Scattering by Periodically Deformed Cylinders
A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.
research Optical Properties of Hair: Effect of Treatments on Luster as Quantified by Image Analysis
Treatments with certain oils and resins make hair shinier, while zinc oxide and synthetic sebum make it duller.
research The Optical Properties of Human Hair II: The Luster of Hair Fibers
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5 / 20 resultscommunity My progress for 1 year minoxidil and dutasteride mesotherapy
A user's progress using minoxidil and dutasteride mesotherapy to treat hair loss, with advice from other users on whether or not to continue the treatment. Suggestions included trying oral treatments such as finasteride and RU58841, and considering a hair transplant for more significant results.
community 14 Month Update on Finasteride and Minoxidil. 5 months of weekly micro-needling. Keep the faith!
This user "ateaninja" has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 14 months along with weekly micro-needling for the last 5 months to treat hair loss. They also have a trusted barber to make their existing hair look fuller.
community hair loss treatment myths that perplex me
Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.
community Minoxidil and microneedling only - one year progress (m40+)
A 40+ male shared his one-year progress using minoxidil twice daily and microneedling once a week, showing significant hair improvement. He also occasionally uses finasteride in a low dosage due to side effects.
community Explanation for "dutasteride destroyed my hair"
Dutasteride can drastically reduce sebum production, leading to dryer hair and shedding. Alternating shampoos and periodic silica supplementation can improve hair quality and thickness.