research Outbreak of Thallium Poisoning Among Iraqi Patients
Thallium poisoning from contaminated cake caused severe health issues in Baghdad, highlighting the need to ban thallium as a rodenticide.
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research A Nationwide Outbreak of Alopecia Associated With the Use of a Hair-Relaxing Formulation
A hair-straightening product caused widespread hair loss and scalp injuries, mainly affecting African American women.
research Effect of COVID-19 Outbreak on Hair Transplant Field in India
The COVID-19 pandemic caused most hair transplant surgeons in India to stop working, and many planned to change their safety measures afterwards.
research Neurological Presentation of Psittacosis During a Small Outbreak in Leicestershire
A woman showed neurological symptoms from psittacosis linked to bird exposure, improving after antibiotic treatment.
research Children with Trichotillomania During the COVID-19 Outbreak
More children are showing signs of hair-pulling disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic due to stress and lack of social interaction.
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5 / 7 resultscommunity 6 months on biotin + minoxidil
A user shared a 6-month progress picture showing improvement in hair loss using biotin and minoxidil. They also mentioned dealing with stress, diet issues, and seborrheic dermatitis.
community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
community 3 year fin/min progress (age 27-age 30)
A user shared their 3-year progress using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, reporting significant hair regrowth and some side effects like bloating, seborrheic dermatitis, and water retention. The user is happy with the results, noting improvements in both the crown and hairline.
community Why does Finasteride make my hair not get greasy fast anymore?
Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, was observed to reduce scalp oiliness in users. Anti-androgens like Finasteride are known to decrease the activity of oil-producing glands.
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.