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    Glossaryomega-6

    essential fatty acid important for skin and hair health

    Omega-6 refers to a family of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids that are crucial for human health. They play a key role in brain function, normal growth and development, and help stimulate skin and hair growth. However, an imbalance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids can lead to inflammation and other health issues.

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      community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  138 upvotes 9 months ago
      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 1.5 Year - Bad Results (HT, FIN, MINO, PRP, etc)

      in Progress Pictures  61 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their disappointing results after 1.5 years of hair treatments, including a hair transplant, finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, vegan shampoo, and more. They are considering switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and improving their microneedling routine.

      community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes 6 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

      community 1 year on fin. No results. I give up.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who has been taking finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for one year with no results, and the replies discuss other treatments, including dutasteride, which is feared due to potential side effects.