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    GlossarySkin Elasticity (skin flexibility)

    ability of skin to stretch and return to shape

    Skin elasticity, also known as skin resilience or suppleness, refers to the skin's ability to stretch and then return to its original shape. This property is primarily due to the presence of elastin and collagen fibers in the dermis. As we age or due to factors like sun exposure and smoking, these fibers can degrade, leading to reduced elasticity and the formation of wrinkles and sagging skin.

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      technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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      herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair

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      chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

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      the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

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      vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little

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      community My microneedling journey (no min, fin, etc)

      in Microneedling  210 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced positive hair growth results using microneedling with rosemary and mint oil, without Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They switched from a dermaroller to a microneedling pen and targeted different scalp areas weekly.

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      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creating a carrier solution for topical hair loss treatments using ethanol, propylene glycol or glycerin, and instructions on creating topical finasteride. Different recipes are provided with varying ratios of alcohol to humectant.