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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties
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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Incidental benefits after fecal microbiota transplant for ulcerative colitis
FMT for ulcerative colitis may also help with weight loss, hair loss, arthritis, and allergies.
research Fecal Microbiota and Hair Glucocorticoid Concentration Show Associations with Growth during Early Life in a Pig Model
Hair glucocorticoid levels and gut bacteria are linked to growth rates in piglets.
research Fecal Microbiota and Metabolites Predict Metabolic Health Features Across Various Dietary Patterns
Diet changes can improve skin health by altering the immune response and skin microbiome.
research The utility of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome
Fecal microbiota transplantation effectively reduces symptoms of Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome in cats.
research Influence of dietary feathers on the fecal microbiota in captive Arctic fox: Do dietary hair or feathers play a role in the evolution of carnivorous mammals?
Feathers in diet increase gut bacteria diversity in Arctic foxes.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Study: There is 70x Higher Unconjugated DHT in Feces Compared To Blood Levels in Young Adults - Gut Microbiota Manages DHT Recycling and Metabolism
Gut microbiota significantly influences androgen metabolism, impacting hair loss treatments like finasteride. Probiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants may help manage DHT levels and improve hair health.
community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss
The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.
community I was a non-responder to Minoxidil before my esophagus surgery
The user experienced improved hair density after switching from 5mg to 2.5mg oral Minoxidil post-esophagus surgery, suggesting a possible link between gut health and hair growth. They theorize that long-term medication may have blocked nutrient intake, affecting hair regrowth.
community Reminder: Biotin supplementation is a scam.
Biotin supplements are considered ineffective for hair loss and are not supported by evidence. People in the conversation have mixed experiences, with some noting benefits for nails and skin but not hair, while others continue to use biotin as part of their vitamin regimen.
community Dutasteride and partner swallowing- any risks?
Dutasteride in semen is considered a very small risk for partners, and fertility typically improves after stopping the medication. It is recommended to stop Dutasteride 3-6 months before trying to conceive to avoid potential impacts on fertility and fetal development.