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This review examines the effects of menopause on skin aging and suggests hormone replacement therapy may improve some symptoms, without providing new clinical findings.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Effects of Oral Supplementation of Muttaijow complexTM on Human Skin, Hair and Nail Physiology
This study observed that taking 500mg/day of Microcore’s Muttaijow ComplexTM for 12 weeks significantly improved the appearance of skin, hair, and nails in healthy middle-aged adults.
research Effects of Oral Supplementation of TrichovitalsTM on Human Skin, Hair and Nail Physiology
In this study, oral supplementation of Microcore’s TrichovitalsTM significantly improved the appearance of facial skin, hair, and nails over 12 weeks in healthy middle-aged adults compared to a control group.
research Finasteride-induced depression: new insights into possible pathomechanisms
The authors concluded that finasteride treatment inhibits hippocampal neurogenesis in mice, potentially impacting emotional behaviors and contributing to the pathophysiology of affective disorders.
research Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation with and Without Collagen on Bone Density and Skin Elasticity in Menopausal Women—A Randomized Controlled Study
This study found that six-month supplementation with fish-derived collagen peptides, calcium, and vitamin D3 improved skin hydration and elasticity and reduced hair loss in menopausal women, with collagen playing a dominant role in enhancing skin elasticity.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Minoxidil actually reduces wrinkles
Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcohol content, while oral forms have fewer side effects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.
community Perifollicular Fibrosis and its role in androgenetic alopecia. Is Aminexil/Kopexil a must for anyone with AGA?
Aminexil/Kopexil may help reduce hair loss by addressing perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia, but it lacks the extensive clinical backing of finasteride and minoxidil. Some users find it effective, but availability and cost are issues, especially in the US where it's not FDA-approved.
community Six months 0.5 duta+ 5mg oral mino
The user experienced hair regrowth and reduced scalp visibility after six months of using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg oral minoxidil. Suggestions included continuing the treatment, dermarolling with hyaluronic acid, and considering a hair transplant.
community Finasteride does deplete important nuero-active steroids
Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.
community Oral minoxidil changed the game
Oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) improved hair density and reduced shedding, but increased body hair growth. Users reported thicker hair and eyelashes, with some considering increasing the dosage for better results.
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5 / 800 results- Can Botox reduce chronic hair shedding? Whether Botox reduces chronic shedding is unknown: one very small 2022 trial in telogen effluvium had no placebo arm, and the blood-flow theory is unproven. Scalp Botox for hair loss is off-label, and all botulinum toxin products carry an FDA boxed warning.
- How does cetirizine reduce inflammation linked to hair loss? Cetirizine is proposed to lower prostaglandin D2 and raise prostaglandin E2 around hair follicles; three small trials of a compounded 1% topical report modest increases in hair density and shaft thickness, with minoxidil doing better head-to-head. Topical cetirizine is off-label and unapproved for hair loss, and the evidence is too thin to call it effective or safe.
- Can folic acid help reduce hair loss in men and women, and how should it be taken? Correcting a confirmed folate deficiency is reasonable, but no published trial shows folic acid supplementation reduces hair loss on its own; the evidence is a few small observational studies and reviews that call for proper trials.
- Can ginkgo biloba reduce scalp inflammation that contributes to hair loss? There is no human evidence that ginkgo reduces scalp inflammation or helps hair loss. Ginkgo may increase bleeding risk and interact with medicines, so talk to a doctor or pharmacist first.
- Can hyaluronic acid help reduce scalp irritation from medical treatments like minoxidil? Untested. A plain moisturizer may ease dryness, but persistent itching or rash on minoxidil should be checked by a doctor, as it can be an allergy.
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