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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Author response: Quantitative mapping of human hair greying and reversal in relation to life stress
Hair can naturally regain color after greying, and this change may be linked to stress levels.
research Adult skin acute stress responses to short‐term environmental and internal aggression from exposome factors
Adult skin quickly reacts to short-term environmental and internal stress, leading to various skin issues and the need for protective measures.
research Activation of the integrated stress response in human hair follicles
Blocking the Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier causes stress in hair follicles, which can be reduced by an ISR inhibitor.
research 132 Genetics of Stress Hormone Concentrations in Hair of Healthy Nursery Pigs and Their Relationship with Back Test Responses
Pig hair cortisol levels are inheritable and linked to stress responses, which could help select for more resilient pigs.
research Divergent neuroactive steroid responses to stress and ethanol in rat and mouse strains: relevance for human studies
Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Intermittent fasting reduces hair growth?!? :(
Intermittent fasting may inhibit hair growth by triggering a stress response that affects hair-follicle stem cells. Some users believe genetics and DHT play a larger role in hair loss, and treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are mentioned as ineffective for some.
community Why is no one talking about coffee and TE/hairloss?
The conversation discusses hair loss and its potential link to caffeine consumption, with the original poster experiencing increased shedding after consuming more coffee. They mention being a non-responder to finasteride and plan to reduce coffee intake, while others suggest various factors like stress, physical exertion, and medication changes could also contribute to hair loss.
community 23M Wierd blood test results after 7 months on finasteroid (1mg daily)
A user experienced unexpected hormone test results after 7 months on 1mg daily finasteride, noting a decrease in estradiol despite expectations of an increase. Other users suggested that hormone responses can vary and that finasteride might still be effective if DHT levels are within range, while also mentioning factors like circadian rhythm and stress that could impact results.
community Late responders on finasteride alone
The conversation is about someone who has not seen hair regrowth after 6 months on finasteride alone, asking if others have experienced delayed results. Some responses indicate that results can sometimes be seen after 12 months, with full effects up to 24 months.
community Weird response to microneedling
Microneedling can cause sneezing and eye tearing due to nerve stimulation, particularly near the temples and forehead. Some users find it lessens over time, while others prefer using finasteride and minoxidil for hair growth.