17 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery”
In this study on rats, botulinum toxin–A injection was reported to reduce contraction in wounds and skin grafts, with changes in inflammation and collagen arrangement also observed.
In this animal study, treatment with Trachyspermum copticum seed extract significantly altered IL-1 and KGF/FGF-7 gene expression, improving dermatitis and hair growth in mice compared to controls and corticosteroids.
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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.
This review categorizes contractile hydrogels by their contraction mechanisms and explores their role in advanced wound management, emphasizing mechanical and biochemical signaling in healing, but also notes challenges like force transmission and clinical applicability.
Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.
Topical minoxidil may cause skin aging effects like wrinkles and dark circles, possibly due to its alcohol content, while oral finasteride is reported to make users look younger. Switching to oral minoxidil or using moisturizers might help reduce these skin issues.
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.
The conversation is about managing scalp irritation caused by minoxidil use. Suggestions include switching to foam, using fluocinonide topical solution, trying lipogaine for sensitive skin, and considering low-dose oral minoxidil.
The conversation discusses the use of oral versus topical minoxidil for hairline recession, with concerns about collagen synthesis inhibition. Oral minoxidil may affect collagen production more broadly, while topical minoxidil's effects are localized but may cause skin issues.
Is scalp micropigmentation suitable for people with sensitive skin?Providers say scalp micropigmentation suits most skin types and describe patch tests, hypoallergenic pigments and a skin consultation for sensitive skin. These are provider claims rather than independent safety evidence, and pigment reactions remain a risk.