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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Antioxidant and Cytoprotective Properties of Plant Extracts from Dry Flowers as Functional Dyes for Cosmetic Products
Plant extracts from dry flowers can be used as safe, effective dyes in cosmetics, offering skin protection and anti-aging benefits.
research Benign Cutaneous Eruptions After Transplantation
Transplant patients often get skin problems, with treatments varying by condition.
research Stratum Corneum Dysfunction in Dandruff
Improving skin barrier and using antifungal treatments can help manage dandruff.
research Investigation on Microecology of Hair Root Fungi in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Malassezia yeast linked to hair loss; ketoconazole helps treat it.
research Comparison of Healthy and Dandruff Scalp Microbiome Reveals the Role of Commensals in Scalp Health
Certain bacteria and fungi are linked to healthy scalps and dandruff, suggesting that the scalp's microbial balance affects its health.
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5 / 761 resultscommunity Prevent g thinning while promoting beard growth
A 25-year-old male experiencing hair shedding due to testosterone use is considering topical finasteride or RU58841 for scalp treatment while continuing minoxidil for beard growth. Topical finasteride is suggested to prevent scalp thinning without affecting beard growth.
community 3 1/2 month transformation (0.5 g Dutasteride daily, Minoxidil 2x daily)
User shares 3.5-month hair transformation using 0.5 mg Dutasteride daily and Minoxidil 2x daily. Others express amazement and discuss safety profiles of treatments.
community Does anyone get blood tests while taking Finasteride to ensure thing are working appropriately (e.g. DHT is decreasing and estrogen isn't increasing significantly)
People are discussing the use of finasteride for hair loss and the importance of hormonal blood testing to monitor effects like changes in DHT and estradiol levels. Some users also mention using minoxidil and the potential side effects of estradiol, such as gynecomastia, especially at higher doses.
community From the research study: "Dihydrotestosterone and the concept of 5a-reductase inhibition in human benign prostatic hyperplasia" - G. Bartsch, R.S. Rittmaster, H. Klocker (2002) in the "World Journal of Urology".
Dutasteride is a stronger 5AR inhibitor than finasteride and can significantly lower DHT levels. Reduced doses of dutasteride may lower side effects.
community Anyone try the 4 in 1 Spray w/ Minoxidil 5%, Caffeine .2%, Melatonin .1%, Tretinoin .01% (81 G)?
The conversation is about a user considering switching to a 4 in 1 spray containing Minoxidil, Caffeine, Melatonin, and Tretinoin for hair loss after using a finasteride and minoxidil spray. The user recently switched to oral finasteride and is contemplating whether to continue using the remaining finasteride and minoxidil spray.