learn Melatonin
hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
Search
forLearn
5 / 9 resultslearn Azelaic Acid
acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties
learn Overview
learn Stem Cell Factor
learn Caffeine
the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair
Research
5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Stress-Induced Interaction of Skin Immune Cells, Hormones, and Neurotransmitters
Stress can worsen skin diseases by affecting immune cells, hormones, and neurotransmitters in the skin.
research Stress and Reproductive Hormones Reflect Inter-Specific Social and Nutritional Conditions Mediated by Resource Availability in a Bear-Salmon System
Grizzly and black bears have different stress and hormone responses to salmon availability, influenced by nutrition and social competition.
research Hair Follicle as a Target of Stress Hormones and Autoimmune Reactions
Stress hormones and autoimmune reactions can cause hair loss.
research Immunoregulatory Mechanisms and Stress Hormones in Psoriasis (Part 1)
Stress hormones like cortisol may trigger psoriasis flare-ups.
research Stress Hormone and Skin Disease
Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting immune responses and skin cell activities.
Community Join
5 / 1000+ resultscommunity A stress hormone has been found to signal through skin cells to repress the activation of hair-follicle stem cells in mice
Stress can lead to hair loss by affecting hair-follicle stem cells, and this loss is harder to recover from if one has male pattern baldness (MPB). Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to address hair loss, but stress-related hair loss differs from androgenic alopecia.
community How to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) naturally?
The conversation discusses natural ways to reduce cortisol, such as avoiding caffeine, getting proper sleep, syncing with the sun, walking in nature, breathing exercises, increasing calories, and not doing keto. Magnesium supplements are recommended for stress reduction.
community Connection between caffeine and hair loss?
Caffeine might raise stress hormones, potentially worsening hair loss. Telogen effluvium is often misattributed to minor stressors rather than significant life events.
community Ray Peat: Testosterone Isn’t the Culprit, Prolactin and Cortisol Drive Hair Loss (2016)
Prolactin and cortisol are identified as key factors in hair loss, with stress hormones impacting hair shedding. Finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments, while DHT's role and individual sensitivity are significant factors.
community Please take a vitamin & hormone test
Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.