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8 / 801 results- Could a daily serum with Baicapil help revive dormant hair follicles before it’s too late? Yes, a daily serum with Baicapil may help revive dormant hair follicles.
- Can a lash-growth serum like bimatoprost actually work for your scalp? Bimatoprost (Latisse) is approved for eyelashes, not the scalp; two Allergan phase 2 trials in men with androgenetic alopecia posted results to ClinicalTrials.gov but were never published in a peer-reviewed journal, so scalp use remains off-label and experimental.
- What’s the difference between using hyaluronic acid as a serum on the scalp versus taking it as a supplement? Hyaluronic acid serum hydrates the scalp surface, while supplements may support overall hair health.
- Are exosomes applied as a serum, an injection, or combined with other hair treatments? Exosomes are typically injected directly or combined with other hair treatments.
- Can topical omega-3 oils or serums actually nourish the scalp, or is it only effective when taken orally? Topical omega-3 oils may provide some scalp benefits, but oral intake is more effective.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Conversion of Carotene to Vitamin A by Sebaceous Glands
In this study, carotene injected into the skin was converted into vitamin A by sebaceous gland cells, where it was not normally detectable.
research Acquired pili torti--a structural hair shaft defect in anorexia nervosa.
This study found that 82.3% of girls with anorexia nervosa had pili torti, an acquired hair defect, suggesting a potential link to excess vitamin A intake.
research Trichotillometry: the quantitation of hair pluckability as a method of nutritional
In this study, the average force required to pluck hair was significantly lower in malnourished adults, especially those with kwashiorkor, compared to well-nourished individuals.
research MON-369 Treatment of Nonclassic 11-Hydroxylase Deficiency with "Hair, Skin, and Nails," an Over-the-Counter, Insulin Sensitizing Vitamin/Mineral Supplement
This case report suggests that a supplement containing biotin, beta carotene, vitamin C, zinc, and copper may improve insulin resistance markers and hair loss in a patient with non-classic 11-hydroxylase deficiency.
research Nutrological control and treatment of melasma in the COVID-19 pandemic: a concise systematic review
This review discusses the potential role of nutritional supplements, like lycopene and tranexamic acid, in managing melasma during the COVID-19 pandemic but reports no new clinical outcomes.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Serum based on plant extracts boosts hair growth in weeks.
A serum containing Centella asiatica extracellular vesicles, IGF-1, FGF-7, and caffeine significantly improved hair thickness, density, length, and reduced hair loss after 56 days. The conversation also discusses how treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole address different aspects of hair loss by reducing DHT, improving blood flow, and lowering inflammation.
community Serum containing minoxidil and bimatoprost analogs
A user discusses using a serum called Dallixa, containing minoxidil-like and bimatoprost-like compounds, for hair loss and greying. The user's dermatologist advised against finasteride and suggested the serum might improve hair pigmentation.
community Serum DHT CAN'T cause hair loss. Sebum DHT is a better measurement.
Serum DHT is mostly inactive; sebum DHT is a better measure for hair loss. Users discuss using finasteride, dutasteride, and topical treatments like KX826 and RU58841 for better scalp DHT suppression.
community Sebum production even on dutasteride, and its relation to MPB.
The conversation discusses managing hair loss and scalp issues, with users sharing experiences using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, ketoconazole, sulfur soap, and topical anti-androgens. Suggestions include trying sulfur soap, scalp massages, spironolactone, and dietary changes to reduce sebum production and dandruff.
community Sebum on scalp has reduced, what gives ?
The reduction in scalp oiliness is likely due to finasteride reducing DHT levels and the use of ketoconazole shampoo. The combination of these treatments may have decreased sebum production.
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