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research Glandular metaplasia of hair follicles and other responses to vitamin A excess in cultures of rodent skin

77 citations , April 1968 in “Development”

This study found that excess vitamin A in organotypic cultures of embryonic mouse skin led to abnormal hair follicle development and glandular metaplasia, unlike in untreated controls that showed normal differentiation.

research Expression of steroidogenic enzymes in human sebaceous glands

25 citations , June 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology”

This study found that local androgen biosynthesis and metabolism in human sebaceous glands play a crucial role in sebum synthesis and secretion.

research Female pattern hair loss with acromegaly

October 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

Hair loss improved after removing pituitary tumor.

research Androgens in women

56 citations , October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This review discusses the role of androgens in women's skin-related conditions like acne, hirsutism, and female pattern hair loss, noting the lack of dermatology guidelines for when to pursue endocrinologic evaluation.

research Herbal Therapy for the Treatment of Seborrhea Dermatitis

21 citations , November 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

This review highlights the potential of several medicinal plants as treatments for seborrhea dermatitis by inhibiting Malassezia growth and reducing symptoms like itching and redness, amid challenges of drug adherence and side effects in existing therapies.

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community Taiwan scientists used naturally derived fatty acids serum to regrow hairs (in mice <.<)

96 upvotes 11 months ago

A serum with oleic and palmitoleic acids shows promise for hair regrowth in mice, but its effectiveness in humans is unproven. Minoxidil and finasteride remain the recommended treatments.

community Looking for clarification on Section 8 of the Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

3 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the steps for microneedling, specifically differentiating between medical needling (0.5-1.5mm) and cosmetic needling (0.3mm). It emphasizes the importance of cleaning and disinfecting before microneedling, regardless of needle length.

community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

13 upvotes 7 months ago

Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

community Is Finasteride the only way to reduce scalp DHT?

28 upvotes 11 months ago

A 24-year-old male experienced side effects like low libido and ED after starting finasteride post-hair transplant and is seeking alternatives to reduce scalp DHT. Suggestions include topical finasteride, Xpecia, DHT-reducing shampoos, and switching to dutasteride, with some users reporting fewer side effects with these alternatives.

community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

413 upvotes 1 year ago

Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

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learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

learn Bimatoprost

Can a lash-growth serum like bimatoprost actually work for your scalp? Bimatoprost (Latisse) is FDA-approved only for eyelashes, not the scalp. In the larger of two Allergan phase 2 scalp trials, every bimatoprost formulation gave smaller hair-count gains than minoxidil 5%; the results were posted to ClinicalTrials.gov but never published in a journal, and scalp use remains off-label and experimental.

learn Hair Transplant

Can I use hair products after a hair transplant? Avoid hair products for 2 weeks to 3 months after a hair transplant.

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