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specialized organelles that produce and store melanin pigment

Melanosomes are specialized organelles within cells called melanocytes that produce and store melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of skin, hair, and eyes. These organelles play a crucial role in protecting the skin from UV radiation by absorbing and dissipating harmful rays.

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community Optimal dose for topical Melatonin

in Treatment 5 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about finding the optimal concentration of topical melatonin for hair loss treatment. The user is considering making their own solution and is unsure whether a higher concentration is more effective for deactivating prolactin receptors.

community Do-it-yourself topical melatonin?

in Product 12 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about creating homemade topical melatonin for hair loss, with one person suggesting adding melatonin to stemoxydine as a potential treatment.

community Topical melatonin/oral

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential positive effects of melatonin on hair growth. The original poster plans to try both oral and topical melatonin and is seeking recommendations for a good source.

community A vehicle for powdered melatonin

in Treatment 6 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about using topical melatonin for hair loss and seeking advice on a safe mixing solution or pre-mixed product. Specific treatments mentioned are minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community What melatonin product are you using? Are you making your own solution?

in Product 3 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about using melatonin for hair loss, with users discussing different products and methods for topical application. They mention concerns about ingredients and cost, and one user suggests a magnesium scalp serum with melatonin.

community About to add topical melatonin to my 5% minoxidil solution. What's would be the right concentration?

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 4 years ago

The user added melatonin to their 5% minoxidil solution for hair growth, using a concentration of 0.0033%, which equates to roughly 2mg for a 60ml bottle. They later reported no significant difference and planned to continue the treatment for a few more months before potentially stopping to observe any changes in shedding.

community People who taking melatonin, do you have any grey hairs?

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 2 years ago

The post discusses the theory that melatonin could reverse grey hair by regulating certain enzymes. However, users who have taken melatonin reported no effect on preventing or reversing grey hair.

community Hair repigmentation of poliosis circumscripta in androgenetic alopecia patient treated with exosomes and fractional picosecond laser

in Product 2 upvotes 2 years ago

Exosomes combined with fractional picosecond laser treatment were effective in treating androgenetic alopecia and promoting repigmentation in white hair patches. The role of exosomes in hair repigmentation, particularly in conditions like poliosis, is not well-studied.

community topical DUT with dermapen, which form to order?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 months ago

The conversation discusses using topical dutasteride with a dermapen for hair loss treatment. The user is deciding between liposomal and mesosomal formulations for this purpose.

community Best vehicle for topical melatonin?

in Treatment 5 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about creating a homemade solution for hair loss treatment, specifically asking for advice on what base to use for topical melatonin. No specific treatments were discussed.

community Compounding Topical Melatonin at Home

in Treatment 6 upvotes 4 years ago

Melatonin at a 0.0033% concentration shows results for hair loss when used topically. A user is discussing how to replicate this by adding 2mg of Melatonin to 60ml of Minoxidil solution.

community How are you using topical melatonin?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is experimenting with topical melatonin for hair loss by dissolving melatonin tablets in a solution, but is having trouble with dissolution and is curious about others' methods of application and any effects on energy levels. They mention considering mixing with minoxidil but have not done so, and suggest that melatonin is best used at night.

community Musely s Exosome formulation looks interesting

in Chat 13 upvotes 1 year ago

Exosomes, cetirizine, melatonin, latanoprost, and caffeine are discussed as potential hair loss treatments. There is skepticism about the effectiveness of exosomes, especially in topical form, but some users report positive results.

community Tropical Melatonin??

in Product 6 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation is about the effectiveness of topical melatonin for hair loss. No specific treatments were discussed, only a sarcastic suggestion to go to tropical places and eat coconuts.

community Okay to add melatonin powder to the topical finasteride solution?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses adding melatonin powder to a topical finasteride solution for hair loss, with one reply suggesting that melatonin may promote faster hair growth but advising against mixing it directly into the solution due to potential instability.

community Patent for topical resveratrol and melatonin for AGA

6 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation discusses a patent for using topical resveratrol and melatonin to treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and also mentions interest in topical sulforaphane as a treatment.

community How to make topical melatonin?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about creating a topical melatonin treatment for hair loss. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

community Has anyone tried Exosomes from Musely or somewhere else?

in Hair Systems 10 upvotes 1 year ago

Exosomes from Musely are being discussed as a topical hair loss treatment containing ingredients like latanoprost, caffeine, cetirizine, melatonin, vitamin D3, vitamin E, and biotin. Users are curious about its effectiveness and potential side effects, noting it may take 4-6 months to see results.

community I just ordered 5 grams of melatonin to make a topical solution

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses creating a topical hair loss treatment by dissolving melatonin in ethanol and possibly mixing it with castor oil, questioning the stability of the solution. An alternative of using glycerin is also considered.

community Anyone experimenting with Melatonin?

in Treatment 5 upvotes 4 years ago

Melatonin is being explored as a hair loss treatment, with one user mixing it into minoxidil but not seeing results. The conversation discusses experimenting with melatonin concentrations.

community Reminder to add melatonin to your topical solutions (or to min alone if that’s the only topical you take)

in Treatment 4 upvotes 2 years ago

Adding melatonin to topical hair loss treatments like Minoxidil can promote thicker hair growth, with the only side effect potentially being improved sleep. Melatonin is affordable and easy to mix into solutions.

community How long have you tried topical melatonin?

in Treatment 4 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about the effectiveness of topical melatonin for hair loss, asking for details on dosage, frequency, duration of use, results, and brand information. An update includes a skeptical view on the studies regarding melatonin's effectiveness.

community Topical Melatonin: People in the UK how do you source it and has it worked for Retrograde Alopecia?

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about sourcing and using topical melatonin for retrograde alopecia. Users discuss purchasing options and potential benefits for hair growth.

community Topical Melatonin, Hair Loss/Growth, and Seb Derm (Seborrheic Dermatitis)

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 2 years ago

Topical melatonin was found to significantly increase hair density and decrease scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis. The user is considering using it alongside finasteride and oral minoxidil for treating hair loss and scalp health.

community Which mesotherapy should I choose?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is considering adding PRP and mesotherapy to their hair loss treatment and is deciding between two options: Promoitalia, which contains Phosphatidic acid, Riboflavin, and Superoxide dismutase, and the more expensive Melsmon, a human placenta derivative. They seek advice on which option to choose based on effectiveness and scientific backing.

community Anybody using topical melatonin in your stack? How is it working?

in Minoxidil 10 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses using topical melatonin as a treatment for hair loss, with one person considering adding it to their minoxidil solution and another sharing their experience of no hair shedding, possibly due to melatonin.

community EU topical melatonin recommendations?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation discusses recommendations for using topical melatonin for hair loss treatment. It also mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as other treatments.

community ASCEplus HRLV Exosomes with microneedling

in Product 1 upvotes 2 years ago

The discussion is about using ASCEplus HRLB exosomes for hair loss treatment, which combines 10 billion exosomes with growth factors, nutrients, biotin, and copper tripeptide. The treatment is expensive and typically administered via scalp injections, but in Europe, it's done with microneedling.

community Why don't do it yourself topical solutions not talk about ethosomes as delivery mechanism?

in Treatment 5 upvotes 5 months ago

Ethosomes are suggested as an effective delivery method for topical finasteride solutions, requiring the addition of a phospholipid like soya lecithins. The user questions why do-it-yourself solutions don't commonly use ethosomes despite their potential benefits.

community How do you incorporate topical melatonin into your routine?

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 2 years ago

Topical melatonin may have positive effects on hair loss by keeping hair in the growing phase. Users are discussing product recommendations and DIY methods for incorporating melatonin into their hair care routine.