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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions
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acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Analysis of Structural Change in Keratin Fibers Resulting from Chemical Treatments Using Raman Spectroscopy
Chemical hair straightening changes hair proteins and mostly fixes broken bonds.
research Raman Spectroscopy and Electronic Microscopy Structural Studies of Caucasian and Afro Human Hair
Hair treatments cause significant structural changes, especially with excessive heat, regardless of ethnicity.
research Analysis of Structural Changes in Permanent Waved Human Hair Using Raman Spectroscopy
Permanent waving weakens hair by altering its protein structure.
research Reduction Mechanism of L-Cysteine on Keratin Fibers Using Microspectrophotometry and Raman Spectroscopy
L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
research Repeatable Perming via Thiol–Michael Click Reaction: Using Amide Derived from Maleic Acid and Cystine
A new perming method is less damaging to hair and works as well as traditional methods.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 2Y 5M on dut, ask me anything
A user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride without side effects, starting with finasteride and not using minoxidil or dermarolling. They attributed success to a unique genetic response to DHT blockers but did not share their full regimen, frustrating others.
community Why I believe PFS is not a "real" condition (and what I believe it is instead)
The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or the nocebo effect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negative effects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.
community Why are wigs normalized for women and not men? Shouldn't it be the other way around?
Men wearing wigs should be normalized as it is for women. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are mentioned, but societal norms need to change to accept wigs for men.
community Just had this wild thought come into my head.
The conversation is about the debate over the existence of Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) and its symptoms, with some users skeptical about PFS and others discussing side effects like erectile dysfunction and gynecomastia from hair loss treatments like finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, viagra, and a joke about using a popsicle stick for erectile support.
community How insane is this oral min shed?
A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.