Reversal of hair loss in Mice with “sugar gel”
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@CrumblingCookie What method of application did you use for the iodine on the scalp?
I've had such great success with using povidone iodine (whose action is a delayed release of iodine) for other fungal infections that I'm still pretty keen to try it on the scalp, to be honest.
I believe what you say about the harm to the follicles, but I would also think it's not a huge deal if used for intermittent treatment, and then washed off.
But this is getting somewhat off the thread topic of sugar gel and hairloss.
I will make a separate thread @CrumblingCookie and tag you.
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I am positive even a small amount of iodine would help if you have a fungal infection in the scalp. How much did you use, CrumblingCookie? Did you notice it drying out your hair or something? If it was a large amount you tried, maybe just mixing in a couple drops with whatever shampoo you use, and increasing until you see negative effects would be the play. Then reduce it a bit.
My brother has been dealing with a ringworm infection on his hand, I'll be recommending he try the iodine. Thanks for that info. Will also try the borax.
@Rah1woot said in Reversal of hair loss in Mice with “sugar gel”:
But this is getting somewhat off the thread topic of sugar gel and hairloss.
I will make a separate thread @CrumblingCookie and tag you.I mean, this thread has evolved into a general discussion of hair loss and treatments already. But maybe it would be good to have a hair loss general so to speak, for easier discoverability for future users.
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I've been pondering on whether to also include D-Biotin in the topical to go along with dexpanthenol.
Wrt to topical apigenin, topical biotin, and topical oleanolic acid (olive tree leaves extract @Mauritio) there's a commercial product with these ingredients called Procapil supposed to induce hair strengthening and anti-hair loss treatment by improving poor scalp micro-circulation, follicle ageing and follicle atrophy. Interestingly, the same company also markets "Apiscalp" to fight dandruff, itching, dryness and hypersoborrhea. It's active ingredient is of course: Apigenin. And caprylic acid (antifungal). That's it. Elegant.
In the Procapil they actually include "biotinoyl tripeptide-1" for biotin, which is"a vitaminized derivative of Tripeptide-1, a matrikine that stimulates hair follicle metabolism and anchoring. It reduces hair loss by inhibiting DHT, improving blood irrigation, and activating hair growth genes [...] stimulating the production of anchoring molecules"*
"Tripeptide-1 (GHK peptide) is a fragment of collagen type I that stimulates collagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis, protects collagen fibers, and scavenges reactive carbonyl species. It helps prevent wrinkles, photo-aging, and DNA damage from pollution and sun exposure."*
Tripeptide-1 is actually synonymous with GHK. It's also synonymous with Prezatide. Peptide-interested people will have read about copper-GHK. I always wondered why I would want such extra copper. It seems the GHK-part itself is effective and can combine with other substances like biotin.
Overall, both topical biotin and topical tripeptide-1 appear interesting.
In an Italian study on short anagen syndrom in children (link), which is a special genetic condition, administration of oral biotin alone drastically improved the anagen:telogen ratio.
But I'm wary of biotin because it impedes the crucial B5-uptake so I'm liking the idea of topical administration (perhaps 0.1% 0.05%?) in combination with dexpanthenol of which the uptake shouldn't be inhibited by biotin. -
Just a quick update: i stoped applying because it was making my hair very dry. I suspect it was the alcohol.
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@Mauritio I like how solban (I make my own) makes my hair feel, very nice
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@Mauritio interesting. Thoughts on diluting with more water?
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@LetTheRedeemed Well that would take me waiting until all the damaged hair has grown out which would take about 1 year. After which I'm not going to damage my hair for another year by trying out a less strong version.
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has anyone tried tropical pycnogenol ?
it can work like minoxidil in its effect for increasing bloodflow and opening up blood vessels
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@Mauritio interesting… i personally haven't seen damage.
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@LetTheRedeemed good for you . Then keep going ! Don't want to discourage anyone. I think I just have sensitive hair.
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@Mauritio if you dont mind my asking, what does the damage look like?
