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The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance

research The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance

16 citations, September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”

Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.

research Cosmetopoeia of African Plants in Hair Treatment and Care: Topical Nutrition and the Antidiabetic Connection

1 citations, February 2024 in “Diversity”

African plants can treat hair issues and may help with diabetes.

research Support for Dermatological Research in Sub-Saharan Africa: Insights from African Hair and Skin Research Programs

February 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

The document concludes that more local research on African skin and hair is needed despite increased scientific output from Sub-Saharan Africa.

research Cosmetology of Black Skin

January 2023 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie, FMC”

Black skin requires specific cosmetic practices, which can sometimes cause skin issues due to product misuse, and there's a need for better regulations in sub-Saharan Africa.

research ILDS Newsletter No. 29: Efforts to Improve Lives of Patients with Albinism in Sub-Saharan Africa

January 2013 in “Dermatology”

The ILDS Newsletter reported on efforts to support albinism patients in Tanzania and dermatological conferences.

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community 5% minoxidil &1mg finasteride -7th months- Asian-23M

in Progress Pictures 620 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's successful hair regrowth after 7 months of using 5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and adding micro needling 4 months ago. The user also took biotin, fish oil, and collagen supplements, and reduced finasteride intake to once every 3 days due to minor libido decay.

community NW4 -> NW 2.5 (2.5 months progress) RU 8.5-9% ED and topical Dut .1% + RU 5% once a week.

in Progress Pictures 108 upvotes 1 year ago

User shows hair loss progress from NW4 to NW2.5 in 2.5 months using RU 8.5-9% daily and topical Dut .1% + RU 5% weekly. Discussion includes managing tension in African American hair and representation of different hair types.

community 137 years old and still far more hair than the average r/tressless user

in Satire 1060 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about a user claiming to be 137 years old with a full head of hair. Specific treatments mentioned include dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil.

community How many Dut pills does it take to have Franz Kafka's hairline?

in Satire 48 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation discuss hair loss treatments and the uncertainty of their results. Some users suggest that artificial hair systems might be the best solution, while others express preference for maintaining a mature hairline rather than aiming for a youthful one.

community For people with overly oily hair, does topical finasteride/dutasteride/antiandrogens (like RU or Pyrilutamide) reduce sebum overproduction?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses whether topical finasteride, dutasteride, or antiandrogens like RU58841 can reduce sebum overproduction as an early indicator of their effectiveness in treating hair loss. It suggests that while hair growth may take months to observe, a decrease in oiliness could be a quicker sign of a product's action.

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