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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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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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research Effect of Disulfide Bonds in Human Hair Fibers on the Melting Behavior of Their Crystalline Structure
Disulfide bonds affect the melting behavior of hair's crystalline structure, but hair retains some stability even after these bonds are broken.
research Effect of Disulfide Bonds in Human Hair Fibers on the Melting Behavior of Their Crystalline Structure
Changing disulfide bonds in human hair affects its melting behavior and thermal stability.
research 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 Reconnection Of Cysteine In Reduced Hair With Alkylene Dimaleates Via Thiol-Michael Click Chemistry
A new method using 1,4-n-butylene dimaleate effectively repairs and strengthens damaged hair.
research Synthesis of a New Amino Acid Derivative with Long-Lasting Hair Shape Control Effects and Elucidation of Its Mechanisms
A new amino acid derivative, ATS, improves hair texture and moisture, making it easier to straighten curly hair.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Just found out I am Vitamin D deficient
A user found out they are vitamin D deficient and was prescribed high-dose vitamin D supplements, asking if others had similar experiences and if it improved their hair. Some shared improved mood and testosterone levels after treatment, while another combined vitamin D supplements with finasteride due to family history of baldness.
community Minoxidil doesn’t work over night.
Minoxidil requires at least 6 months to show results and may not work for everyone. Combining it with Finasteride can improve outcomes, but stopping Minoxidil can result in losing any regrowth.
community 3 and a bit months on topical min & fin
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after 3 months using a topical foam with 5% Minoxidil and 0.25% Finasteride. They plan to add derma rolling to their routine.
community Starting my journey taking fin 3 days a week. Minoxidil once daily. Pumpkin seed oil, biotin, zinc, and magnesium supplements daily. Strict no alcohol and no high sugar diet with regular exercise. Will post updates.
A user is starting a hair loss treatment regimen with finasteride three times a week, minoxidil once daily, and daily supplements of pumpkin seed oil, biotin, zinc, and magnesium. They are also following a strict no alcohol, no high sugar diet, and regular exercise, and plan to post updates.
community 24M, thinning since 6 years. Starting my Journey gonna be using the big 4 ( 1mg Fin, 5% minoxidil, 1.5mm dermaroller, nizoral twice a week)
A 24 year old who has been experiencing thinning hair for 6 years and is starting a course of treatment involving finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and nizoral shampoo. Others are wishing them luck and offering advice on how to potentially recover from the condition.