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learn Ketoconazole
antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
learn Microneedling
technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
learn Peppermint
herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch 1H NMR-based lipidomics of rodent fur: species-specific lipid profiles and SCD1 inhibitor-related dermal toxicity
SCD1 inhibitors can cause skin issues in rodents.
research Effect of an oral probiotic formula on scalp and facial skin condition, glucose, and lipid metabolism
Taking a probiotic supplement twice a day improved hair growth, skin hydration, and metabolic health in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome.
research 464 Spatial transcriptomics links gene expression profiles to functional and structural traits of darkly pigmented skin
Dark skin has stronger barriers and structure due to specific gene activity.
research LC/MS analysis of stratum corneum lipids: ceramide profiling and discovery
A new, quick method was developed to analyze skin lipids, discovering a new ceramide subclass.
research Effect of the Hypoxic Chamber Training Series on Skin Characteristics of Overweight and Obese Women
Hypoxic training didn't change skin features, but skin barrier function is linked to blood lipid levels.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity So does oral minoxidil age your skin or not
Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.
community Loosing hope after not seeing improvement in hair regrowth.
A 22-year-old male is not seeing hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year and additional treatments for three months. Suggestions include improving scalp absorption with sea salt and trying a lipid-based solution, microneedling, and possibly switching to dutasteride if no improvement after 1-2 years.
community Dear Dut users,have you noticed any metabolic changes with use of the drug?
Dutasteride users have mixed results in hair loss treatment, with some experiencing improvements and others worsening. Some report metabolic changes like weight gain or diabetes, while others have no significant side effects.
community One year on dut 5mg daily as a 19-20 yr old , answering any queries
A 19-20-year-old has been using 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily for a year to combat hair loss, avoiding minoxidil due to side effects. They plan to continue this regimen and consider a future hair transplant, experiencing no significant side effects from dutasteride.
community Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.
Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.