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GlossaryUltraviolet A (UVA radiation)

long-wavelength ultraviolet light that penetrates deeply into the skin

Ultraviolet A (UVA) is a type of ultraviolet radiation with wavelengths ranging from 320 to 400 nanometers. It penetrates the skin more deeply than UVB, contributing to skin aging and long-term skin damage, and is also implicated in the development of some skin cancers. UVA is commonly encountered in sunlight and is also used in tanning beds.

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research Advanced Skin Antisepsis: Application of UVA-Cleavable Hydroxyethyl Starch Nanocapsules for Improved Eradication of Hair Follicle-Associated Microorganisms

1 citations, February 2023 in “Pharmaceutics”

New UVA-responsive nanocapsules effectively kill microorganisms in hair follicles when activated by light.

research Combination Therapy With Oral PUVA and Corticosteroid for Recalcitrant Alopecia Areata

24 citations, March 2009 in “Archives of dermatological research”

The combination of oral PUVA and corticosteroids helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.

Combination Therapy with Cyclosporine and Psoralen Plus Ultraviolet A in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study with a Self-Controlled Design

research Combination Therapy with Cyclosporine and Psoralen Plus Ultraviolet A in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study with a Self-Controlled Design

21 citations, January 2013 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology”

The combination of cyclosporine and PUVA might help treat severe alopecia areata.

research Effect of Conditioned Media Collected from Human Amniotic Fluid-Derived Stem Cells on Skin Regeneration and Photo-Aging

9 citations, February 2014 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine”

Conditioned media from human amniotic fluid-derived stem cells helps skin heal and protects against aging from sun exposure.

Purified Vitexin Compound 1 Inhibits UVA-Induced Cellular Senescence in Human Dermal Fibroblasts by Binding Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1

research Purified Vitexin Compound 1 Inhibits UVA-Induced Cellular Senescence in Human Dermal Fibroblasts by Binding Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1

3 citations, July 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology”

Vitexin Compound 1 may help reduce skin aging caused by UVA light.

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community Thoughts on this procyanidin B2 supplement?

in Product 6 upvotes 1 year ago

User found 15% procyanidin B2 supplement and asks if it's legit. Recommended dosage is 400-600mg daily, similar to study, and user wonders if it's effective for hair loss.

community Are you meant to apply SPF to the hairline when using tretinoin along the hairline?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 month ago

Apply tretinoin at night and minimize sun exposure. Use sunscreen as a last resort due to its messiness and need for frequent reapplication.

community 5 month update on my all natural protocol

in Update 7 upvotes 6 years ago

The user updated on their all-natural hair loss protocol, which includes massages, LLLT, Ashwagandha, Supergreens mix, Vitamin D, Castor Oil + DMSO, a specific diet, and headstands. They reported some hair regrowth and improved hair quality, with plans to continue the regimen and monitor results.

community Sucess story for you guys, pics are 10+ years apart.

in Progress Pictures 311 upvotes 8 months ago

A user shared a success story showing hair regrowth over 10 years, attributing it to quitting creatine and taking 0.5mg finasteride. Some commenters were skeptical about creatine's impact, while others inquired about side effects, and the original poster reported no negative effects from finasteride.

community So does oral minoxidil age your skin or not

in Minoxidil 41 upvotes 7 months ago

Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.

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