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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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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 Quantifying long-term stress in brown bears with the hair cortisol concentration: a biomarker that may be confounded by rapid changes in response to capture and handling
Hair cortisol levels in brown bears can be affected by both long-term and short-term stress.
research HPA axis stress reactivity and hair cortisol concentrations in recently detoxified alcoholics and healthy controls with and without childhood maltreatment
Alcohol dependence affects stress hormone levels more than childhood maltreatment.
research Temporary Relocation during Rest Periods: Relocation Stress and Other Factors Influence Hair Cortisol Concentrations in Horses
Moving horses to new places can increase their stress levels, as shown by higher stress hormone in their hair.
research Hair Cortisol Concentrations in High- and Low-Stress Mother-Daughter Dyads
High-stress mothers had lower hair cortisol than low-stress mothers, and daughters' cortisol was linked to their stress response.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Progress photos, topical min/fin 1x daily, be consistent and look after your health and stress levels.
The user shared progress photos of hair regrowth using a topical spray with 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, applied daily. They experienced significant shedding initially, but hair loss stopped and noticeable regrowth began around 16-18 months, with improved hair color and no side effects.
community About to add topical melatonin to my 5% minoxidil solution. What's would be the right concentration?
The user added melatonin to their 5% minoxidil solution for hair growth, using a concentration of 0.0033%, which equates to roughly 2mg for a 60ml bottle. They later reported no significant difference and planned to continue the treatment for a few more months before potentially stopping to observe any changes in shedding.
community Taking ashwagandha with finasteride
Ashwagandha is used to reduce stress and improve sleep, while finasteride is taken for hair loss. Users report positive effects from ashwagandha and mixed results from finasteride, with some experiencing a slight dip in libido.
community Pyrilutamide 5 months results (before, after pics)
Tae147 has shared results of using pyrilutamide, a 5% concentration topical solution applied twice daily, in combination with minoxidil, to reduce scalp itchiness and hair shedding. Other users have shared their experiences with the treatment, as well as questions about its availability on the market.
community Almost 7 months on topical fin/min- not seeing much benefit
A 39-year-old user has been using topical 0.3% finasteride with 6% minoxidil for almost 7 months without seeing significant improvement in hair regrowth. They are considering switching to a gel with higher minoxidil concentration, adding retinoic acid, or trying topical dutasteride, while others suggest returning to 5% minoxidil foam, adding oral finasteride, or exploring microneedling and lifestyle changes.