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research Advanced Skin Antisepsis: Application of UVA-Cleavable Hydroxyethyl Starch Nanocapsules for Improved Eradication of Hair Follicle-Associated Microorganisms

1 citations, February 2023 in “Pharmaceutics”

New UVA-responsive nanocapsules effectively kill microorganisms in hair follicles when activated by light.

research In Vitro Methodology, Hormonal and Nutritional Effects, and Fiber Production in Isolated Ovine and Caprine Anagen Hair Follicles

7 citations, January 2010 in “Animal”

Angora goat hair grows faster and produces more protein than cashmere goat hair, and certain hormones and nutrients positively affect hair growth and protein synthesis.

research Microbiome in the Hair Follicle of Androgenetic Alopecia Patients

26 citations, May 2019 in “PLOS ONE”

Hair loss patients have different microbes in hair follicles, possibly affecting hair loss.

research Improvement in the Inflammatory Aspect of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study with an Antimicrobial Lotion

40 citations, January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

Antimicrobial lotion reduces inflammation and increases hair density in hair loss patients.

research Optical Studies of Nanodiamond-Tissue Interaction: Skin Penetration and Localization

14 citations, November 2019 in “Materials”

Diamond nanoparticles can penetrate skin and reach hair follicles, useful for imaging applications.

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community Anyone else realize how many younger guys are balding?

in Chat 262 upvotes 10 months ago

Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.

community Is ketoconazole shampoo bullshit?

in Ketoconazole 45 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the effectiveness of ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. The conclusion is that ketoconazole shampoo can help with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, but it is not a strong enough treatment to stop or regrow hair. It is recommended to use it as an adjunct treatment along with finasteride or dutasteride.

community Finasteride completely stopped itching on my scalp

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 27 upvotes 3 months ago

Finasteride stopped scalp itching and improved hair health, likely due to reduced DHT. Users discussed the relationship between DHT, itching, and hair loss, with some mentioning minoxidil and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole.

community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

in Research/Science 65 upvotes 1 year ago

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

in Research/Science 413 upvotes 3 months ago

Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.