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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Fatty Acids and the Skin: A Focus on the N-6 Family of Unsaturated Fatty Acids
Linoleic acid is important for healthy skin, and while most people get enough from their diet, not having enough can cause skin and hair problems.
research The Fatty Acids and the Skin: A Focus on the N-6 Family of Unsaturated Fatty Acids
Linoleic acid is essential for healthy skin, and while deficiency is rare in Western societies, it can cause dry, scaly skin and hair loss.
research Associations of Omega-3 Fatty Acids With Male Pattern Hair Loss Improvement: A Prospective Cohort Study
Omega-3 fatty acids may not help and could harm hair loss improvement in middle-aged or elderly men.
research Lipid Modulation and Systemic Inflammation
Dietary lipids affect inflammation and are crucial for normal cell function and immune health.
research Androgenetic Alopecia at Various Ages and Prostate Cancer Risk in an Equal Access Multiethnic Case Control Series of Veterans
Early baldness increases prostate cancer risk, radiotherapy and surgery have similar second cancer rates, and ALA may reduce prostate cancer risk.
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5 / 354 resultscommunity Sharing what worked for me (PCOS related hair loss)
A user with PCOS experienced hair loss and found success using a triple dose of O.N.E Omega by Pure Encapsulations after discovering low Omega fatty acids. Biotin provided minimal improvement, but the Omega supplement significantly restored hair.
community 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 What do these pictures say about my hair and scalp if anything? Miniaturization, inflammation, etc.?
Hair loss and scalp issues, with people discussing possible treatments such as Nizoral shampoo, Minoxidil, neem oil, and finasteride.
community My doctor prescribed me Finasteride 5mg Daily. Is the dosage too high?
A user was prescribed 5mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss, which is a higher dose typically used for prostate issues. Many suggest using a pill cutter to reduce the dose to 1mg or less per day, as it is more cost-effective and equally effective for hair loss.
community C’est terrible - at my wits end
A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.