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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
learn Vitamin D
vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little
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5 / 1000+ results![Inhibition of Rat 5<i>α</i>-Reductase Activity and Testosterone-Induced Sebum Synthesis in Hamster Sebocytes by an Extract of<i>Quercus acutissima</i>Cortex](/images/research/268cfbda-16b8-4160-bddc-a07c1f6c45f9/small/14161.jpg)
research Inhibition of Rat 5α-Reductase Activity and Testosterone-Induced Sebum Synthesis in Hamster Sebocytes by an Extract ofQuercus acutissimaCortex
An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.
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research Expression of steroidogenic enzymes in human sebaceous glands
Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.
research Sex hormones and acne
Sex hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne.
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research Non-invasive human skin transcriptome analysis using mRNA in skin surface lipids
A new non-invasive method can analyze skin mRNA to understand skin diseases better.
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research Non-invasive human skin transcriptome analysis using mRNA in skin surface lipids
The conclusion is that analyzing RNA from skin oils is a promising way to understand skin diseases.
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5 / 795 resultscommunity Vitamin C and hair growth PH levels
The conversation is about using vitamin C and Magnesium L-Threonate for hair growth by reducing DHT binding to dermal papilla cells. The original post about vitamin C's pH levels and sebum control was possibly removed by a moderator.
community How much dht does Nizoral shampoo block?
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Nizoral shampoo. Nizoral's effectiveness is debated, with some suggesting it works as a weak antagonist for androgen receptors, while others attribute its benefits to anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
community Started Finasteride almost three months ago and I'm upset
A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.
community Kintor’s KX-826 Pyrilutamide!!
KX-826 hair loss treatment completed trials with mild side effects. GT20029 may be ultimate cure, destroying androgen receptors causing baldness.
community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.