community Can hard water affect your scalp/hair?
Hard water may contribute to an itchy, dry scalp and hair issues, but it doesn't affect genetic hair loss. Some users suggest using distilled water or a water softener to alleviate symptoms.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I have experienced some regrowth at age 30
A user experienced hair regrowth at age 30 using caffeine and capixyl topical treatments, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and by discontinuing a water softener. They are hesitant to start oral minoxidil due to potential side effects and are not interested in using finasteride.
community Most Underrated Hack for Hair Loss is Water
Filtered shower heads may improve scalp and hair health but do not affect male pattern baldness (MPB). Genetics and factors like DHT and scalp tension are more significant in hair loss.
community Just received my 2 Deoxy D Ribose wish me luck🫡
A user is trying 2-deoxy-D-ribose with distilled water for hair growth, observing new hair and skin pigmentation changes. Others compare it to Minoxidil, expressing interest and caution about its effectiveness and safety.
community Moved back in with my parents and have been noticing hair getting thicker
Improved diet, reduced alcohol consumption, and better water quality led to thicker hair and less shedding. The user also used MSM supplements, vitamin C, multivitamins, biotin shampoo, and growth oil.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch An Innovative Formula for Keratosis Pilaris Treatment—A Randomized Controlled Study Based on the “Exfoliation‐Dissolution‐Repair” Concept
The new treatment improved keratosis pilaris symptoms and mood in 28 days.
research Shampoo, conditioner and hair washing
This review discusses the evolution of modern shampoos from basic cleansing agents to products with specific therapeutic uses and emphasizes the importance of dermatologists understanding shampoo mechanisms and appropriate selection for scalp and hair health.
research The Effect of Oral Care Foams and a Spray on Salivary pH Changes after Exposure to Acidic Beverages in Young Adults
In this study, oral care products like foams and a spray, similar to tap water, improved salivary pH and oral clearance rates after exposure to Coca-Cola® in young adults, but no significant differences were found between these products and tap water.
research Trends in biopolymer science applied to cosmetics
This article reviews how biopolymers are utilized in cosmetics, highlighting their biodegradable and non-toxic properties, recent structural developments, novel applications, and safety considerations in the formulation of skin, hair, and oral care products.
research The Secrets of Beautiful Hair: Why is it Flexible and Elastic?
This study identified a unique concentric double-layered structure in both Japanese and Caucasian SHINAYAKA hair, associated with improved flexibility and elasticity, and developed a succinic acid treatment to enhance these properties.
