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research Bioactivities, isolation and purification methods of polysaccharides from natural products: A review

305 citations , July 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules”

Polysaccharides have many health benefits and are used in drugs, but isolating and purifying them is complex and requires careful methods.

research Laser-assisted hair removal: Side effects of Q-switched Nd:YAG, long-pulsed ruby, and alexandrite lasers

294 citations , August 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Laser hair removal is safe with the right settings, but side effects like pain and skin changes are more common in darker or tanned skin.

research Environmental Factors and Puberty Timing: Expert Panel Research Needs

284 citations , February 2008 in “Pediatrics”

Chemicals and body size might change when puberty starts and progresses, but more research is needed to confirm this.

research Assessment of Circulating Sex Steroid Levels in Prepubertal and Pubertal Boys and Girls by a Novel Ultrasensitive Gas Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry Method

169 citations , November 2009 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Prepubertal girls have higher sex steroid levels than boys, possibly leading to earlier puberty.

Generalized Pustular Psoriasis: A 29-Year Study of 63 Patients

research Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

143 citations , September 1991 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Generalized pustular psoriasis patients often need strong medication and careful treatment due to flare-ups and complications.

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community Is there new research about pumpkin oil as a DHT blocker (2026)?

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 2 months ago

Pumpkin seed oil is considered a weak DHT blocker compared to finasteride and dutasteride, with some users reporting side effects like mood changes and reduced libido. Despite some anecdotal benefits for urinary issues, it is not effective for hair loss, and finasteride is preferred by some users for its lack of side effects.

community Do PUFA's accelerate hair loss? Is this tweet accurate?

in Chat 3 months ago

PUFA foods like salmon and walnuts are healthy and do not accelerate hair loss. There is no evidence linking PUFAs to hair loss, and claims suggesting otherwise lack scientific support.

community Publication concludes finasteride is a associated with a 60% risk of persistent sexual dysfunction.

in Research/Science 342 upvotes 4 months ago

Finasteride is not linked to a 60% risk of persistent sexual dysfunction; this figure applies only to those already experiencing sexual issues. Most users do not have side effects, and the study's methodology is criticized for selection bias.

community Put together a list of hair treatment protocols from the community posts

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 6 months ago

Finasteride and minoxidil, often with ketoconazole, are key for long-term hair stabilization and regrowth. Oral minoxidil and dutasteride offer significant regrowth but have more side effects, while microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841 are used to enhance results.

community A person advised me to use pumpkin seed oil instead of minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 8 months ago

Pumpkin seed oil is not a substitute for minoxidil; it acts more like finasteride as a DHT blocker. Minoxidil is necessary for hair growth, and combining it with treatments like PRP or saw palmetto may be beneficial.

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