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research Issues About Axial Diffusion During Segmental Hair Analysis

67 citations , May 2013 in “Therapeutic drug monitoring”

Wait 4-5 weeks after drug use before hair testing and cut hair into three segments to confirm single drug exposure.

research Analysis of sequential hair segments reflects changes in the metabolome across the trimesters of pregnancy

48 citations , January 2018 in “Scientific Reports”

Hair analysis can reveal metabolic changes and potential pregnancy complications.

research Different localizations of drugs simultaneously administered in a strand of hair by micro‐segmental analysis

20 citations , August 2017 in “Drug testing and analysis”

Drugs localize differently in hair strands based on their properties.

research Hair EtG: Alterations in segment levels accompanying hair growth

8 citations , August 2018 in “Drug testing and analysis”

EtG levels in hair decrease significantly after one month of alcohol abstinence.

research Possibility of drug-distribution measurement in the hair of drowned bodies: evaluation of drug stability in water-soaked hair using micro-segmental analysis

8 citations , October 2022 in “International Journal of Legal Medicine”

Drugs in drowned bodies' hair remain stable in natural water, aiding forensic analysis.

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community Hair Growth or Loss Tracking Tool

in Research 141 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is developing a tool to track hair density, aiming to help those using treatments like minoxidil. They seek feedback on the tool's usefulness and are considering a low-cost model to cover expenses.

community Hair and plants analogy and dht (serious)

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 4 months ago

Hair loss may be linked to DHT, which can both suppress and increase inflammation, potentially as a defense mechanism. Treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed, but the exact cause of hair loss remains unclear.

community Can I punch someone if they make fun of my hair loss, just like Will Smith did?

in Chat 448 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss's social impact, focusing on Will Smith defending Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia. The conversation highlights double standards between men and women experiencing hair loss and emphasizes empathy.

community Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected.

in Research/Science 489 upvotes 9 months ago

Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.

community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.

in Technology 613 upvotes 3 months ago

A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.

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