Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss? Research/Science 2/13/2024
The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.
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community When I was in my 20s, skinny and with long hair, one of my biggest fear was being fat and bald in my 40s. Now that itβs come to pass, Iβve found there are better things to worry about. I started shaving my head in 05 when I was 32 and I can sum it all up in one word: Liberating.
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community My progress after 4-5 months of taking meds
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