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the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair
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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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research The Local Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Stress hormone CRF can cause hair loss by affecting hair growth cells and hormones.
research 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Inhibition Attenuates the Adverse Effects of Glucocorticoids on Dermal Papilla Cells
Blocking a specific enzyme can reduce the negative impact of stress hormones on hair growth cells.
research Author Response: Quantitative Mapping of Human Hair Greying and Reversal in Relation to Life Stress
Hair can naturally regain color after greying, and this change may be linked to stress levels.
research Decision Letter: Quantitative Mapping of Human Hair Greying and Reversal in Relation to Life Stress
Hair can naturally regain color, and stress might influence greying and its reversal.
research Neuroimmunology of Stress: Skin Takes Center Stage
Stress can worsen skin and hair conditions by affecting the skin's immune response and hormone levels.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *sixth month*
A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.
community You NEED this if You’re Taking Fin/Dut
DIM is suggested to help with estrogen metabolism for those on finasteride or dutasteride, potentially reversing side effects like fat gain and mood changes. Some users doubt its effectiveness, recommending lifestyle changes or consulting a doctor instead.
community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.
community Do you guys believe oral minoxidil causes faster aging of the face? (By mechanism like bloating, dark circles, and inhibition of collagen)
Oral minoxidil may cause facial bloating and dark circles, making some users feel they look older. Some consider reducing the dosage or switching treatments due to these side effects.
community 4-month Min - Diffuse thinking update
User shared a 4-month progress update on using minoxidil and 1.5 months on finasteride for hair loss. Reactions were mixed, with some expressing disbelief and others feeling inspired to start treatment.