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research Vitamin B12 Malabsorption: The Pathophysiological Impacts on Neurological and Hair Physiology

January 2025 in “The International Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Diseases”

This study explored how vitamin B12 is essential for hair growth and nervous system health, highlighting that factors causing its malabsorption, like gastric issues and smoking, can lead to optic neuropathy and hair loss.

research Proteins observed in scalp hair from preschool children

January 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

This study identified non-structural proteins in preschool children's scalp hair that suggest potential biomarkers for brain development, immune function, and stress response with heritability and age-related differences.

research Identification and Characterization of Two Se6OMTs from Stephania epigaea Offer Novel Insights into the Biosynthetic Pathway of Cepharanthine

3 citations , February 2025 in “Metabolites”

In this study, researchers identified specific Se6OMT enzymes in *S. epigaea* involved in the cepharanthine biosynthetic pathway, providing insights into their substrate promiscuity and essential genetic components for metabolic engineering and synthetic biology applications of cepharanthine production.

research Supplementation for athletes – part 1 – creatine

1 citations , May 2023 in “Farmacja Polska”

This study summarizes current knowledge on the role of creatine in the human body, its applications in supplementation, and its impact on muscle mass, especially noting that animal-based foods are primary dietary sources and that women may experience health benefits from supplementation.

research Abstracts of 42nd National Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBICON 2015)

1 citations , November 2015 in “Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry”

The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.

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What’s the science behind Botox injections for androgenetic alopecia? Small published studies and a 2025 meta-analysis report hair-count gains from scalp botulinum toxin injections, but nearly all of them lack control groups, and reviewers of the same literature call the evidence low-quality; the treatment is off-label and not approved for hair loss anywhere.

learn Glycerin

What’s the difference between vegetable glycerin and synthetic glycerin in hair products? Vegetable glycerin is plant-derived, while synthetic glycerin is petroleum-based, but both are chemically identical.

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community What's the point of finasteride if dutasteride exists?

43 upvotes 3 days ago

Finasteride is effective for hair loss with fewer side effects and quicker clearance compared to dutasteride, which is more potent but has a longer half-life and potentially more side effects. Users suggest starting with finasteride and considering dutasteride only if more hair retention is needed and side effects are manageable.

community What's the proper way to use a derma stamp?

104 upvotes 1 week ago

A user is seeking advice on using a derma stamp for hair loss treatment, alongside minoxidil and finasteride. Recommendations include cleaning the scalp, using alcohol or hypochlorous acid for sterilization, starting with a needle length of 0.5mm, and stamping once a week.

community What's your unpopular opinion?

56 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Minoxidil is criticized for being inconvenient and ineffective compared to finasteride, with some users experiencing issues like flaking and greasy hair. Alternatives like adenosine are suggested, and the effectiveness of minoxidil can be improved with tretinoin and dietary changes.

community Let’s be real, does infrequent smoking really accelerate MPB and/or cause health issues?

10 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Smoking infrequently is unlikely to significantly impact hair loss or health, especially when using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Genetics play a larger role in hair loss, and low smoking frequency is not considered a major risk.

community How’s my progress? 2 months in - 2.5 mg min, 1 mg fin

21 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user resumed 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and added 1 mg finasteride, Nizoral 2%, Vitamin D3+K2, and Biotin after noticing hair loss. They are seeing progress and are encouraged by the results after two months.

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