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5 / 19 resultslearn Vitamin D
vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little
learn Microneedling
technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
learn Peppermint
herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
learn Stemoxydine
chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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5 / 1000+ results![Effects of Sex Steroid Deprivation/Administration on Hair Growth and Skin Sebum Production in Transsexual Males and Females](/images/research/034395c8-e4cb-40e3-801a-e696e32fa105/small/28190.jpg)
research Effects of Sex Steroid Deprivation/Administration on Hair Growth and Skin Sebum Production in Transsexual Males and Females
Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.
![Age-Related Changes in Male Skin: Quantitative Evaluation of One Hundred and Fifty Male Subjects](/images/research/15082328-a883-45cb-948e-36caca5ae084/small/19004.jpg)
research Age-Related Changes in Male Skin: Quantitative Evaluation of One Hundred and Fifty Male Subjects
Male skin gets drier and more alkaline as it ages, which may need different skincare than women's skin.
![Beyond acne: Current aspects of sebaceous gland biology and function](/images/research/96544389-c6d3-4ea8-9695-332ab95f34c0/small/18407.jpg)
research Beyond acne: Current aspects of sebaceous gland biology and function
The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.
![Decay of Skin-Specific Gene Modules in Pangolins](/images/research/9b84b5ba-264d-4d2b-bd2c-44e11e3851e8/small/30332.jpg)
research Decay of Skin-Specific Gene Modules in Pangolins
Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
![Oestrogen functions in skin and skin appendages](/images/research/2a295696-d45f-4da5-b7cb-b5ae732baeb0/small/23440.jpg)
research Oestrogen functions in skin and skin appendages
Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity is my multi vitamin a high dose ?
User experienced hair loss after weight loss and started using finasteride 1mg and a multivitamin called HAIRGRO. They noticed increased oily skin and sebum production and are unsure if they should continue the multivitamin.
community [SAD UPDATE] 11 Months Topical Finasteride on TrichoSol - Hair got worse - Need Opinions
A user expressed disappointment that their hair loss worsened after 11 months using topical finasteride with TrichoSol, despite no side effects and initial signs of improvement. They asked for advice and opinions on their treatment and alternatives, with suggestions including switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride, starting minoxidil, and addressing their seborrheic dermatitis with different shampoos or medical advice.
community Washing hair every day instead of a couple times a week
The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hair loss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hair loss despite internal factors.
community Topical androgens for alopecia to treat sebum overproduction on the face
The conversation discusses using scalp antiandrogens like RU58841, pyrilutamide, or fluridil on the face to reduce sebum production, noting that clascoterone (winlevi) is an approved facial antiandrogen with underwhelming reviews.
community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after
The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.