August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
Research on the humanskinmicrobiome has grown, focusing on skin health and diseases, with more studies needed on antibiotic resistance and AI applications.
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June 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology”
Different species and humanskin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching humanskin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.
Mallia Aesthetics has developed MAL-838, a hormone-free product derived from sCD83, which stimulates hair growth without disrupting the skinmicrobiome. sCD83 promotes hair growth by activating hair follicles and preventing cell death, offering a localized treatment without systemic side effects.
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.
A person dealing with hair loss is considering shaving their head, using scalp micropigmentation to cover a FUT scar, or trying a hair system. They are also contemplating treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
A 46-year-old man is using minoxidil, finasteride, and derma rolling for hair regrowth but is unsure of the results and considering a hair transplant. Many suggest he looks good bald and recommend continuing treatment or trying scalp micropigmentation.
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.