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research Effects of Depilatory Cream Formulation and Contact Time on Mouse Skin

5 citations , March 2023 in “Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science”

In this study, the researchers observed that both standard body and facial depilatory creams caused significant skin injury in mice, with varying effects depending on the mouse strain and exposure time, although both formulations were effective for hair removal.

research A single center, pilot, double-blinded, randomized, comparative, prospective clinical study to evaluate improvements in the structure and function of facial skin with tazarotene 0.1% cream alone and in combination with GliSODin® Skin Nutrients Advanced A

9 citations , May 2014 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

This study suggests that combining GliSODin(®) Skin Nutrients with tazarotene cream significantly benefits facial fine wrinkles, photodamage, moisture, and elasticity compared to tazarotene alone.

research Alkaline ceramidase 1 is essential for mammalian skin homeostasis and regulating whole‐body energy expenditure

38 citations , April 2016 in “The Journal of Pathology”

This study found that mice lacking alkaline ceramidase 1 with elevated skin ceramide levels showed disrupted skin homeostasis, including altered hair follicle structures, increased water loss, and a hypermetabolism phenotype.

research Effects of Skin Lightening Cream Agents – Hydroquinone and Kojic Acid, on the Skin of Adult Female Experimental Rats

46 citations , April 2020 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

This study found that hydroquinone caused structural damage to the skin of rats, while aloe vera reduced this damage, suggesting potential concerns for its use in skin lightening creams.

research Murine Epidermal Ceramide Synthase 4 Is a Key Regulator of Skin Barrier Homeostasis

15 citations , February 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Ceramide Synthase 4 is crucial for healthy skin barrier function.

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community Hair and normal skin created from human pluripotent stem cells for the first time

86 upvotes 6 years ago

Human pluripotent stem cells have been used to create hair and skin, potentially offering a new solution for baldness. A user also mentioned starting finasteride but experiencing unexpected hair thinning.

community Adding Creatine while on fin + min has caused my skin to become red and terrible

3 years ago

Adding creatine while using finasteride and minoxidil caused skin irritation and hair thinning. Creatine may affect DHT levels, leading to these issues.

community Functional hair follicles grown from stem cells: Scientists have created natural-looking hair that grows through the skin using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a major scientific achievement that could revolutionize the hair growth industry.

171 upvotes 7 years ago

Scientists have grown natural-looking hair from stem cells, potentially revolutionizing hair growth treatments. Concerns include cost, DHT resistance, and the need for future procedures.

community how do you get tretinoin for hair? all I get is cream for the skin of the face

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 year ago

Mixing tretinoin gel with Minoxidil for hair application is discussed, with suggestions to mix per application to avoid clogging and degradation. Some users apply tretinoin cream to the hairline and use Minoxidil and finasteride, noting potential irritation on the crown.

community Tip for anyone who is worried about minoxidil messing up their skin

40 upvotes 4 years ago

Use retin-a cream and maintain a good skincare routine to counteract skin issues caused by topical minoxidil. Taking sublingual minoxidil can also be beneficial.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Does scalp micropigmentation look natural? Scalp micropigmentation can look natural if performed by a skilled practitioner.

learn Rapamycin

Are there any visible side effects when using rapamycin cream or serum on the scalp? Visible side effects may include skin irritation or redness when using rapamycin on the scalp.

learn Hydrocortisone

a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects

How do you safely apply hydrocortisone cream or lotion to the scalp without overusing it? The over-the-counter hydrocortisone label sets the limits: a thin film on the affected patch, no more than three or four times a day, and no longer than seven days without a doctor's direction — and the scalp absorbs corticosteroids more than most skin, so prolonged use raises the risk of thinning skin.
Can hydrocortisone be used together with other treatments like minoxidil or steroid injections? Clinicians do use a mild steroid cream to settle the scalp irritation minoxidil can cause, but no verified trial tests hydrocortisone added to minoxidil or to corticosteroid injections, and prolonged scalp use risks skin thinning — combining it is a decision to take with a prescriber.

learn Microneedling

technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

learn Follistatin

glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

learn Epidermal Growth Factor

learn sh-Polypeptide-7

learn Melatonin

Can melatonin cause side effects on the skin or hair? Melatonin may cause hair loss or thinning in some users, but evidence is limited.

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