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GlossaryUltraviolet B (UVB light)

type of ultraviolet radiation that causes sunburn and vitamin D production

Ultraviolet B (UVB) is a type of ultraviolet radiation with wavelengths between 280 and 315 nanometers. It is responsible for producing vitamin D in the skin but can also cause sunburn and contribute to skin cancer. In medical treatments, UVB light therapy is used to manage conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo by reducing inflammation and slowing down the overproduction of skin cells.

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research Topical Rice Bran Oil (Oryza Sativa L.) Has the Same Effect as 2% Topical Minoxidil to Prevent Senile Alopecia Through Improved Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Protein Expression, Hair Follicle Diameter, and Length in Wistar Rats (Rattus Norvegicus) Exposed to Ultraviolet B Light

January 2023 in “International journal of research publications”

Rice bran oil works as well as 2% minoxidil to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.

research Protective Mechanism of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Remodeling of the Skin Stem Cell Niche During Photoaging

13 citations , January 2018 in “Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry”

Fat-derived stem cells can help protect and repair skin stem cells from aging caused by UV light.

research Current Management Strategies for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

39 citations , May 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.

research Overview of the Role of 308 Monochromatic Excimer Phototherapy for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

December 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks”

308 excimer phototherapy is a safe and effective way to treat hair loss from Alopecia Areata.

Comparison Treatment of Vitiligo by Co-Culture of Melanocytes Derived from Hair Follicle with Adipose-Derived Stem Cells with and without Narrowband UVB

research Comparison Treatment of Vitiligo by Co-Culture of Melanocytes Derived from Hair Follicle with Adipose-Derived Stem Cells with and without Narrowband UVB

January 2020

Treating vitiligo with stem cells and melanocytes from hair, along with UVB light, works better than without the light.

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community Still not sure why men think diet has nothing to do with hair loss when scientific is quite the opposite [Link]

23 upvotes 8 years ago

Diet can influence hair health, but male pattern baldness (MPB) is primarily genetic. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community South Korean Red Light Therapy Study

in Research/Science 40 upvotes 4 weeks ago

Korean scientists developed a red light therapy that reduces a hair loss marker by 92%. Users discussed the benefits and drawbacks of natural sunlight versus red light caps for hair health, with some suggesting supplements for vitamin D.

community 5 month update on my all natural protocol

in Update 7 upvotes 8 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 2 years 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 Why do we have head hair in first place if we evolved to start losing it in some cases as soon as puberty hits

in Chat 138 upvotes 5 months ago

Hair loss is influenced by genetics and sensitivity to hormones like DHT. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used, and baldness persists as it doesn't affect reproductive success.

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