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research Integrative Skin Care: Dermatology and Traditional and Complementary Medicine

13 citations , April 2017 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine”

This review discusses traditional and complementary medicine practices for skin health, examining existing literature and emphasizing the challenge of conducting research in these areas, without providing new clinical results.

research Research Status of Oily Skin and the Use of Appropriate Technical Methods with Traditional Chinese Medicine Characteristics

June 2026 in “Research in Health Science”

This review summarizes recent advancements in treatments for oily skin and related conditions like acne, folliculitis, and seborrheic dermatitis, aiming to inform both clinical applications and further research on skin health, as reported in this paper.

research Skin wound healing in humans and mice: Challenges in translational research

276 citations , December 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

This review discusses the limitations of animal models, particularly mice, in accurately predicting human skin wound healing outcomes and emphasizes understanding species-specific differences in skin characteristics for better translation to clinical settings.

research Translational frontiers: insight from lymphatics in skin regeneration

February 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology”

This review highlights the important role of lymphatic vessels in skin regeneration and their interaction with skin stem cells, emphasizing recent research advancements and potential implications for managing skin diseases.

A Multidimensional Study Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine and Network Pharmacology: Exploring the Skin Repair and Anti-Aging Effects of a Specific Combination of Five-Colored Plants

research A Multidimensional Study Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine and Network Pharmacology: Exploring the Skin Repair and Anti-Aging Effects of a Specific Combination of Five-Colored Plants

November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

This study found that a combination of five medicinal plants traditionally used in Chinese medicine significantly improved skin repair and delayed aging markers in laboratory models, suggesting synergistic anti-aging effects over individual ingredients.

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community Why liposomal finasteride and minoxidil may be better than traditional topical solutions.

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 1 year ago

Liposomal formulations of finasteride and minoxidil may enhance drug delivery to the skin and hair follicles more effectively than traditional solutions, potentially improving treatment outcomes. However, more human clinical trials are needed to confirm these benefits.

community Anybody else notice improved skin/collagen on Dutasteride

6 upvotes 3 years ago

User switched from finasteride to combination dutasteride and finasteride for hair density improvement. They noticed less hair shedding and more youthful skin, with a reply suggesting less DHT could increase elastin in skin.

community Sorry yall I cheated 😵‍💫 1 year fin + hrt

682 upvotes 9 months ago

Hair regrowth and gender transition using finasteride, estrogen, and spironolactone. Significant hair regrowth and personal transformation were achieved through hormone replacement therapy.

community Well… I Did It. Estrogen Saved My Hairline

in Transgender 732 upvotes 2 years ago

OP transitioned and used Spironolactone, Estradiol Valerate, Minoxidil, and dermarolling, resulting in significant hair regrowth. They advise this method may not be suitable for cis men.

community The homeless crackhead protocol

4487 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation humorously suggests that drug use might be more effective for hair retention than traditional treatments like minoxidil or finasteride. It attributes full heads of hair in homeless individuals to lifestyle factors like reduced stress or hormonal changes.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Is scalp micropigmentation a tattoo? Scalp micropigmentation is a specialized form of tattooing for hair loss.

learn Castor oil

a traditional, natural remedy touted for promoting scalp health and hair growth

learn Microneedling

technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

learn Follistatin

glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

learn Stemoxydine

chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

learn Vitamin D

vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little

learn Cyproterone

Is cyproterone safe to use during gender transition? Regulators and a large French cohort study link higher-dose, long-term cyproterone acetate to meningioma, and its label also lists liver-enzyme and mood effects — so it is not a drug anyone should call safe in the abstract, and its use in gender-affirming care is a prescriber's decision with monitoring.

learn Hair Transplant

How does FUE differ from traditional hair transplant methods? FUE uses individual follicle extraction for less scarring and quicker recovery than traditional methods.

learn Setipiprant

Can Setipiprant be used safely by women or people undergoing gender transition? Setipiprant's safety for women and those in transition is not well-studied.

learn Thymosin Beta 4

What role does Thymosin Beta 4 play in scalp biology compared to traditional hair loss treatments? Thymosin Beta 4 may enhance scalp biology but lacks extensive clinical validation compared to traditional treatments.

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