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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.

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.

research A Review on Laser and Light-Based Therapies for Alopecia Areata

16 citations, November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy”

Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.

research Photochemotherapy and Alopecia Areata

10 citations, May 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Some people with severe hair loss saw hair regrowth after a specific light and drug treatment.

research Topical and Intralesional Therapies for Alopecia Areata

January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology”

Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.

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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 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 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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