research A Guide to the Use of Bioassays in Exploration of Natural Resources
Bioassays help find useful compounds in nature for making medicines, supplements, and cosmetics.
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research Effects of Roasting Periods on the Nutritive Value of Telfaira Occidentalis (Fluted Pumpkin) Seeds
Roasting fluted pumpkin seeds for 60 minutes increases their protein content and makes them better as a food supplement.
research The Use of Plants in Hair and Scalp Preparations
Plant-based ingredients in hair care are being replaced by synthetic alternatives.
research A Study on Etiological Factors Responsible for Hair Fall
Improper diet, lifestyle, and stress are major causes of hair fall.
research Next-Generation Therapeutics for Skin Cancer: Nutraceuticals
Certain spices may help prevent and treat skin cancer, but more human trials are needed.
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5 / 19 resultscommunity Attention Finasteride / Dutasteride and Your liver
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qliir
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3 months ago Finasteride may cause elevated liver enzymes, potentially leading to liver issues, though this is rare. Users should monitor liver function and consider topical alternatives if liver sensitivity occurs.
community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!
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Huge_Strain_5105
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10 months ago A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.
community Reminder: A NW2-3 or high hairline wasn’t considered “bald” or “cooked” until like 3 years ago
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edn995
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2 weeks ago Younger generations now view receding hairlines as baldness, increasing the use of treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Social media and changing beauty standards have intensified focus on hairlines, altering perceptions of baldness.
community Can’t tell if my hair is growing or not.
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in Is this regrowth?
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1 year ago The user has been treating their hair loss with oral Minoxidil, Dutasteride twice a week, daily head massages, a mix of essential oils, and one round of Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP). They stopped micro-needling due to hair loss, and are seeking advice on their progress, with responses suggesting continued treatment, potential hair transplant, and resuming micro-needling.
community Rosemary oil's potency as a dht blocker
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Icewolf496
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1 year ago Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.