Search
forLearn
5 / 801 resultslearn Iodine
learn retinoic acid
learn EUK 134
learn fusidic acid
Research
5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Ultrastructure study of hair damage after ultraviolet irradiation
UV treatment can damage hair, so protection is advised.
research Unveiling the link between surface physicochemistry and nanomechanical behavior in bleached and UV-irradiated human hair fibers
Bleaching and UV exposure significantly damage hair.
research The role of skin macrophages under conditions of stress and injury: ultraviolet irradiation and wound healing
Inhibiting IL-17 and IL-23 improves wound healing in obese, diabetic mice by promoting healing macrophages.
research Comparison of DNA repair systems in infant, children, or adult skin cells—Impact of full-solar-spectrum irradiation
Infant skin cells may be less capable of repairing UV-induced DNA damage than adult cells.
research Ultraviolet B irradiation increases the expression of inflammatory cytokines in cultured sebocytes
UV-B light increases inflammation-related substances in acne-related skin cells.
Community Join
5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.
community I’ve been on medications for 5 months now
A user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, and keto shampoo for hair loss for 5 months, noticing baby hairs but no thickening. Another user suggests trying topical magnesium chloride with UV light as an additional treatment.
community Comparison of options: topical vs medication
A user diagnosed with AGA is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, comparing topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride to oral medications and natural methods like dermastamping, PRP, and LED light. They are concerned about side effects and effectiveness, especially given their existing fatigue.
community Making the jump to hair systems
19-year-old with Lichen Planopilaris tried various treatments unsuccessfully. Now considering hair systems, seeking experiences and opinions.
community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone
Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.