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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Porcine Model for the Development and Testing of Preoperative Skin Preparations
Povidone iodine reduced skin bacteria more than chlorhexidine gluconate, but neither met FDA reduction standards.
research Botanical Extracts in Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals: Historical Use, Regulatory Approaches, and Extraction Processes
Botanical extracts are increasingly important in cosmetics and drugs for their effectiveness and safety, backed by traditional use and scientific evidence.
research Seaweeds as Source of Bioactive Substances and Skin Care Therapy: Cosmeceuticals, Algotherapy, and Thalassotherapy
Seaweeds have beneficial compounds for skin care, including anti-aging and protective effects.
research Ectopic Expression of a Truncated Isoform of Hair Keratin 81 in Breast Cancer Alters Biophysical Characteristics to Promote Metastatic Propensity
A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
research Plants Used in Cosmetics
Natural products in cosmetics are beneficial for skin and hair care with low toxicity.
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5 / 379 resultscommunity What all oils could be useful to augment hair growth
The user uses 1mg fin every other day, a topical solution of 5% min + 0.1% fin nightly, and seeks advice on oils for hair growth. Replies suggest oils are ineffective and recommend sticking with fin and min treatments.
community Boys how is no one seeing positive results from pyrilutamide
Pyrilutimide, a treatment for hair loss; it's effectiveness compared to other treatments such as Finasteride and RU58841; and some users’ experiences with the treatment.
community DHT Itch is real. The connection between Acne and Male Pattern Baldness shows this
The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hair loss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.
community Why isn’t oral minoxidil enough for me?
A user takes 5mg oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, stemoxydine, topical minoxidil, and uses dermarolling for hair loss but sees less impressive, patchy regrowth compared to others. Another person suggests some online results may be enhanced with hair fibers, not just medication.
community Reddit’s Amatorial microneedling meta analysis of 11 different Clinical studies for a Total of 559 patients (Scalp microneedling + topical minoxidil 5%, safety, efficacy and Ideal protocol)
Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth for hair loss patients. Best protocol: 1.5mm dermaroller weekly for 12 weeks or 0.6mm dermapen every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, skipping topicals for 24 hours.