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research Marine Health-Promoting Compounds: Recent Trends for Their Characterization and Human Applications

18 citations, December 2021 in “Foods”

Seaweeds contain beneficial compounds with potential uses in food, cosmetics, and health, but more research is needed to improve extraction and safety.

research Saponins of Paris Polyphylla for the Improvement of Acne: Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antioxidant and Immunomodulatory Effects

April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual”

Paris polyphylla saponins may effectively treat acne due to their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

research Keratin Network Modifications Lead to the Mechanical Stiffening of the Hair Follicle Fiber

40 citations, May 2016 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America”

Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.

research Tensile Properties of Twisted Hair Fibers

1 citations, March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.

research Deoxycholic Acid in Submental Fat Reduction: A Review of Properties, Adverse Effects, and Complications

25 citations, July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

Deoxycholic acid is effective for reducing chin fat but can cause side effects and serious complications, so careful patient evaluation is needed.

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community What is “caffeine ointment” and does it really work ?

in Product 7 upvotes 1 year ago

Caffeine ointment was mentioned as being as effective as Minoxidil for hair loss treatment without the side effects. Caffeine is also found in some shampoos.

community 3 months just dermarolling

in Update 54 upvotes 5 years ago

A 27-year-old man with thinning hair saw improvement after stopping Rogaine and starting dermarolling with peppermint oil, experiencing less shedding and thicker hair growth. He also uses biotin caffeine shampoo, argan oil conditioner, and a mix of castor oil with peppermint oil after dermarolling.

community ~1 year using rosemary shampoo (trigger warning)

in Progress Pictures 158 upvotes 8 months ago

A user reported hair thickening and a stronger crown after using rosemary shampoo for about a year, with progress pictures as evidence. Some commenters discussed the effectiveness of natural treatments versus pharmaceutical options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community ~5 months topical minoxidil + oral finasteride results (swipe images). Slacked with minoxidil this past month, trying to wean off anyways. My last update because I’m hopping off fin and switching to RU in a few weeks (nothing to do with fin efficacy, just experimenting).

in Progress Pictures 145 upvotes 4 years ago

The user experienced significant hair thickening after using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for about 5 months and is considering switching from finasteride to RU58841. Other users encourage the original poster to continue the current treatment due to the positive results.

community 6.5months progress Topical Fin .1% & min 10%

in Is this regrowth? 65 upvotes 6 months ago

User shares 6.5 months of progress using topical finasteride 0.1% and minoxidil 10%, along with lasercomb, dermaroller, Nizoral, scalp massager, and biotin. They seek feedback on their results.

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