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research Cheating on Forensic Hair Testing? Detection of Potential Biomarkers for Cosmetically Altered Hair Samples Using Untargeted Hair Metabolomics
Researchers found markers that can tell if hair has been bleached, which could improve hair test accuracy.
research How Different Is Human Hair? A Critical Appraisal of Global Hair Fibre Characteristics and Properties Towards Defining a More Relevant Framework for Hair Type Classification
Human hair varies widely and should be classified by curl type rather than race.
research Polygonum Multiflorum Extract Supports Hair Growth by Elongating Anagen Phase and Abrogating the Effect of Androgen in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Polygonum multiflorum extract helps hair grow longer and fights the effects of hormones that cause hair loss.
research Efficacy of Topical Vorinostat in the Reversal of Alopecia Areata
Topical Vorinostat shows promise for treating alopecia areata by promoting hair regrowth.
research Recent Advances in Cellulose Nanocrystals-Based Sensors: A Review
Cellulose nanocrystals are promising for making effective, sustainable sensors for various uses.
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5 / 71 resultscommunity 12 minutes on minasteride and finoxidil + oral dermarolling have I made any progress?
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shottsbonaccord
in Satire
277 upvotes
1 year ago User discusses hair loss treatments including Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Various suggestions given, such as topical estrogen, vitamins, and shaving head.
community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?
by
Ecstatic-Vast-5113
in Treatment
8 upvotes
10 months ago The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.
community 6 month progress. Fin/Min daily.
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Electrojuice
in Progress Pictures
506 upvotes
4 years ago A user's 6 month progress using finasteride and minoxidil as treatments for hair loss, with the replies discussing side effects and general consensus about usage of the two medications.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
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Crezinald
in Research/Science
92 upvotes
2 years ago The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
community A New Therapeutic Channel to Come Soon: Hair Follicle Sugar Metabolism and Aldose Reductase
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DSBarreto
in Research/Science
133 upvotes
3 years ago Hair loss therapies focusing on hair follicle sugar metabolism and aldose reductase. Potential treatments include magnesium supplements, avoiding high glycemic index foods, and antioxidants.