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    GlossaryOxidation

    chemical process where a substance loses electrons

    Oxidation is a chemical process where a substance loses electrons, often involving the interaction with oxygen. In the context of hair and biology, oxidation can affect hair color and strength, as it can lead to the breakdown of melanin (the pigment in hair) and the weakening of hair proteins, potentially contributing to conditions like alopecia.

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      community What supplements or extra dtuff do you guys do for your hair?

      in Product  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      OP uses multivitamins, collagen, biotin, keratin, omega-3, satin bonnet, dandruff shampoo, oil moisturizer, and sun exposure for hair care. Users suggest adding antioxidants, probiotics, pumpkin seed oil, vitamin D, iron, and dermastamping.

      community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

       19 upvotes 5 years ago
      Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.

      community Bile Acid-Mediated DHT Dysregulation Hypothesis

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Elevated bile acids can inhibit the enzyme AKR1C2, leading to increased DHT levels, which may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to androgenetic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include topical minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Anything you use without scientific backing, just trusting your gut?

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using peppermint oil for hair loss, with one user applying it undiluted to the scalp and another combining it with finasteride and microneedling. Some believe in its effectiveness despite limited scientific evidence, and also mention rosemary oil as potentially beneficial.