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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Raman Spectroscopic Investigation of the Mechanism of the Reduction in Hair with Thioglycerol and the Accompanying Disulphide Conformational Changes
Thioglycerol treatment at pH 9.0 with ammonia causes less hair damage and better waving than thioglycolic acid.
research Internal Structure Changes in Bleached Black Human Hair Resulting from Chemical Treatments: A Raman Spectroscopic Investigation
Chemical treatments on bleached black hair change its internal structure by breaking and reforming bonds, and treatments with hydrolyzed eggwhite protein help repair it.
research Vibrational Raman and IR Data on Brown Hair Subjected to Bleaching
Bleaching hair changes its structure and weakens it, which is important for understanding hair damage and creating treatments.
research Structural and Molecular Hair Abnormalities in Trichothiodystrophy
TTD hair brittleness is caused by multiple structural abnormalities.
research Chemical Modification of Keratin Fibers Using 2-Iminothiorane Hydrochloride
2-iminothiorane hydrochloride improves hair waving permanence without damage.
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5 / 258 resultscommunity Trans: Do I need to use Finnasteride?
A transgender individual is starting spironolactone and estradiol for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and is considering adding finasteride to help with hair loss. They are also planning to use minoxidil and microneedle, but are unsure if they need to use another anti-androgen or more aggressive treatments. A respondent advises against using pyri and suggests waiting to see if the HRT alone is sufficient before becoming dependent on minoxidil.
community 19yo Trans Man MPB Fin 1mg little over 2 months. Regrowth or just getting worse. never been this bad before lol
A 19-year-old trans man has been using Finasteride 1mg for a little over two months and is concerned about worsening hair loss, noting a fuzzy and soft hairline and crown. The user is upset as the hair loss appears worse than before starting the treatment.
community Dutasteride for trans men? (Topical vs oral?)
The conversation discusses using dutasteride, both topical and oral, for hair loss in trans men, considering potential side effects like depression and libido issues. The user is exploring options including topical solutions with minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone, and plans to start microneedling.
community Oral vs Topical Finasteride for Trans Women
A user is using a Finoxidil topical spray and is curious if oral Finasteride would be more effective, considering they are already on a DHT blocker called Cyproterone. They are concerned about the potential impact of oral Finasteride on their transition.
community progress pics (HRT, fin, min, microneedling) (35, trans non-binary)
A non-binary transfeminine person experienced significant hair regrowth after starting finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and hormone replacement therapy with estradiol. They encourage trans individuals concerned about hair loss to consider estrogen as it has greatly improved their hair condition.