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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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compound from cruciferous vegetables has some mild effects on DHT
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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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research Plants Used in Cosmetics
Natural products in cosmetics are beneficial for skin and hair care with low toxicity.
research Transepidermal UV Radiation of Human Scalp Skin Induces Distinctive Hair Follicle Damage, Mitigated by Topical Caffeine Treatment
Caffeine can protect scalp hair follicles from damage caused by UV radiation.
research Adipose Tissue Protects Against Skin Photodamage Through CD151- And AdipoQ- EVs
Fat tissue vesicles protect skin from UV damage better than stem cell vesicles.
research Hair Follicle Targeting and Dermal Drug Delivery with Curcumin Drug Nanocrystals: Essential Influence of Excipients
Excipients greatly affect how well curcumin nanocrystals penetrate the skin and target hair follicles.
research Ethnobotany Of Traditional Plant Cosmetics Utilized By Women: A Study In Northern Ghana
Many women in Northern Ghana use plant-based cosmetics like shea butter, and their use is more related to being married than to their job, education, or house.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Insane MTF recovery 18 months blocking androgens
Hair loss recovery using estrogen and anti-androgen treatment for 18 months showed significant improvement. However, results vary and alternative treatments like RU58841 and Dutasteride may work without systemic feminization.
community Does finasteride/dutasteride reverse aging?
Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.
community Nandrolone Replacement Therapy
A user discusses starting nandrolone replacement therapy to stop hair loss and improve hair health, noting its benefits over finasteride. They report halted hair loss, improved skin, increased muscle, and a calm mood after three weeks.
community The Big Fat Layer / Remedies: Cetirizine
Treating hair loss with various remedies, such as Cetirizine and the Big3 complex (minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841), which have properties like adipogenic, anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory. References to research studies are also included.
community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL
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.