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research Ultrastructural alterations and environmental exposure influence the opiate concentrations in hair of drug addicts

33 citations , June 1995 in “International journal of legal medicine”

This study observed that prolonged water or soil exposure can lead to significant reductions in drug levels in bleached and natural hair samples.

research Expression of μ-Opiate Receptor in Human Epidermis and Keratinocytes

111 citations , August 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found that human epidermal keratinocytes express a functional μ-opiate receptor at both the mRNA and protein levels, potentially playing a role in skin physiology and pathology.

research Influence of the cosmetic treatment of hair on drug testing

157 citations , April 1997 in “International journal of legal medicine”

This study found that cosmetic hair treatments like bleaching and dyeing significantly reduced drug concentrations in hair samples, with decreases ranging from 30% to over 60% depending on the treatment and hair damage level.

research Stability of opiates in hair fibers after exposure to cosmetic treatment

63 citations , August 1996 in “Forensic Science International”

In this study, bleaching and perming were found to significantly reduce opiate concentrations in both spiked and naturally opiate-positive human hair samples.

research Clinical Snippets

June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Increased pigmentation may protect skin from UVB, new targets for skin disease treatments were identified, sunscreen ingredients don't affect hormones, TNF-α inhibitors may help diabetic wounds, and certain treatments could prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.

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community Rest Easy Ozzy - The man had glorious hair right up until the very end! 🤘

in Chat 510 upvotes 1 year ago

Ozzy had great hair despite a rough lifestyle, likely due to genetics. Discussions included the effects of drugs on hair, with some users mentioning treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community Cbum's hair transplant looks absolutely terrible

979 upvotes 1 year ago

A bodybuilder's hair transplant appears unnatural with a straight hairline and low density, possibly worsened by not using finasteride. The Turkish clinic is criticized for poor design, and the transplant may have been free for promotion.

community U.S Court let Merck hide secrets about Finasteride.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 303 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss discussion involving finasteride's side effects and effectiveness. Users shared mixed experiences, with some reporting side effects and others seeing positive results.

community 3 years between pics. 1mg of oral fin and 5mg of oral monox daily.

in Progress Pictures 289 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily over three years. Concerns about potential heart risks from minoxidil dosage are raised, with suggestions to consult a doctor and consider reducing the dose.

community Oral Minoxidil and Grapefruit Juice

in Research/Science 96 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about the potential dangers of taking oral minoxidil and grapefruit juice together. Some users express concern about dangerous drug interactions, while others argue that grapefruit juice may inhibit the metabolism of finasteride. The conclusion is that grapefruit juice may make finasteride less effective, but it won't affect minoxidil.

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