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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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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 Effects of short photoperiod on cashmere growth, hormone concentrations and hair follicle development-related gene expression in cashmere goats
Short photoperiods improve cashmere growth and quality in goats by changing hormone levels and gene expression.
research Long-term physiological trends and their drivers: linking hair hormone concentrations with telemetry data in GPS-collared Serengeti wildebeest
Wildebeest stress and hormone levels are influenced by food availability, human presence, and reproductive cycles.
research Stressfulness of Medically Indicated Abortion as Reflected by Hair Concentrations of Stress Hormones Cortisol and Testosterone: A Pilot Study
Hair hormone levels can indicate stress after a medically indicated abortion.
research 132 Genetics of Stress Hormone Concentrations in Hair of Healthy Nursery Pigs and Their Relationship with Back Test Responses
Pig hair cortisol levels are inheritable and linked to stress responses, which could help select for more resilient pigs.
research Effects of Prenatal Treatment with Antiandrogens on Luteinizing Hormone Secretion and Sex Steroid Concentrations in Adult Spotted Hyenas, Crocuta crocuta1
Prenatal antiandrogen treatment altered hormone levels in adult spotted hyenas, affecting males and females differently.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Damn, the trash hormone DHT was losing so hard it pulled the "old social media post" card
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, stemoxydine, adenosine, castor oil, baicalin, and bimatoprost. The user shares their nightly and morning routines and discusses the role of DHT in hair loss.
community Topical finasteride has affected my hormones
A 21-year-old experienced hormone changes after using self-made topical finasteride for hair loss, including a 20% decrease in DHT, a 47% increase in testosterone, and a 39% increase in estradiol. The user previously used minoxidil and microneedling but is now seeking ways to balance hormones, possibly through supplements or dosage adjustments.
community 8 years on topical min/fin. 0.01% fin concentration/8% min
The user has maintained hair with topical minoxidil (8%) and finasteride (0.01%) for 7.5 years, experiencing mild regrowth and no side effects. They also use rosemary oil, jojoba oil, and magnesium oil for hair care.
community Finasteride - impact on Neurosteroids, which yes, \are important and not a garbage hormone
Finasteride may affect neurosteroids, impacting mood and sexual function, with varied user experiences. Some report side effects like depression and sexual dysfunction, while others find it effective for hair retention or prefer alternatives like Dutasteride or topical treatments.
community Bee venom better than minoxidil?
Bee venom at 0.001% concentration was more effective than 2% minoxidil in promoting hair growth in mice, possibly due to increased growth factors and reduced inflammation. Caution is advised due to potential allergic reactions and the reliance on animal data.