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research Oxidative Stress in Follicular Units During Hair Transplantation Surgery
Adding more glutathione to the preservation solution doesn't reduce oxidative stress in hair transplants.
research Acute Stress-Induced Changes in Follicular Dermal Papilla Cells and Mobilization of Mast Cells: Implications for Hair Growth
Stress can slow hair growth by affecting certain cells and pathways.
research No Differences in Stress Protein Induction and Proliferative Capability in Follicular Unit Grafts Obtained by Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
Both hair transplant methods, FUE and FUT, show similar stress responses and growth abilities in hair cells.
research DNA Damage-Inducible Transcript 4 Is an Innate Surveillant of Hair Follicular Stress in Vitamin D Receptor Knockout Mice and a Regulator of Wound Re-Epithelialization
Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.
research Modeling Oxidative Stress-Linked Telogen Effluvium Using Monte Carlo Simulation of Published Trichoscopy Norms and Cannabis Exposure Distributions
Higher cannabis exposure may lead to increased hair loss.
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5 / 354 resultscommunity Intermittent fasting reduces hair growth?!? :(
Intermittent fasting may inhibit hair growth by triggering a stress response that affects hair-follicle stem cells. Some users believe genetics and DHT play a larger role in hair loss, and treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are mentioned as ineffective for some.
community What are all of the lifestyle factors that can speed up MPB?
Genetics mainly cause hair loss, but diet, stress, smoking, and alcohol can worsen it. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and avoiding caffeine.
community What should I do 18M facing extreme hair thining and dandruff
An 18-year-old is experiencing severe hair loss and dandruff, feeling stressed and unable to commit to Minoxidil or handle finasteride side effects. They have tried natural oils, anti-hair fall shampoo, and consulted a dermatologist without success, and are seeking affordable treatment options.
community Been on min+fin for 2 years, only gotten worse. B/A pics included
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and topical minoxidil for two years and is considering oral minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include microneedling, stress management, and alternative treatments like topical finasteride or ketoconazole shampoo.
community My experimental hair loss journey under medical supervision: finasteride/dutasteride, oral/topical minoxidil+tretinoin (3-month progress and hair transplant insights for those considering it)
A 23-year-old discusses their hair loss treatment using finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and topical tretinoin under medical supervision. They stress stabilizing hair loss before a hair transplant and plan to continue the regimen for at least 18 months.