[Mr. Clean]

[Mr. Clean]

Humans do go through seasonal sheddings and I am wondering if that type of shedding can be artificially induced by excessive exposure to hot water, ultraviolet rays, shampoo, etc. and if it could become a type of chronic shedding that exacerbates the "genetic" balding condition.

[Mr. Clean]

Hairguy are you out there? Here is some most disturbing information...

here are some interesting chemicals that are said to stimulate the 5 alpha reductase gene expression. Not sure if their production can be stimulated beforehand by topical applications of certain other chemical factors like SLS, soaps, acids, alkaloids, etc.

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5422371.html


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The stimulatory effect of certain phospholipids on 5.alpha.-reductase activity has been reported previously [Ichihara and Tanaka, Biochem. Biophys. Res. Comm. 149:482 (1981); Cooke and Robaire, J. Biol. Chem. 260:7489 (1985)].

The inventors also found that L-.alpha.-phosphatidylcholine and L-.alpha.-phosphatidyl-ethanolamine can stimulate 5.alpha.-reductase.




http://members.aol.com/profchm/pham.html


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[...]

The most important phospholipids are phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine and phosphatidylinositol

[...]

Besides all the proven skincare attributes of adding phospholipids to cosmetics products, phospholipids can add significantly to the stability and texture of most cosmetic emulsions. While typical use levels will range from 1 to 5%, it is suggested that 2% be used as a starting point in most formulations. Higher levels will yield higher viscosities and better stability. In general, improved stability and higher viscosities are a function of the amount of phospholipid, the emulsifier type and the phase into which the phospholipid is incorporated during processing.





http://www.ewg.org:16080/reports/skindeep2/report.php?type=INGREDIENT&id=10739

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PHOSPHOLIPIDS is found in these product types: Moisturizer, Facial Moisturizer/Treatment, Sunscreen/Tanning Oil, Around-eye Cream, Facial Cleanser, Exfoliant/Scrub, Acne Treatment, Conditioner, Anti-aging, Baby Oil, Body Spray, After Sun Product, Shaving Cream (Men's), Baby Bubble Bath, Skin Fading/Lightener, Shampoo, Foundation, Baby Shampoo, After Shave, Sunless Tanning, Diaper Cream, Lipstick, Baby Sunscreen, Insect Repellant, Styling Gel/Lotion, Body Wash/Cleanser, Hormonal Cream, Bubble Bath, Baby Lotion, Pain/Wound Treatment, Body Oil, Lip Balm/Treatment, Concealer, Varicose/Spider Vein Treatment, Shaving Cream, Depilatory, Oil Controller, Body Firming Lotion, Bath Oil/Salts/Soak

[oscar the grunge]

July 15, 2007 is the day of reckoning. The regrowth pics of the century.

Hairguy will be on Oprah and 60 minutes. I am surpised that this place hasn't been shut down by the shampoo congloerates yet. A testament to Hairguy's sheer stubborness and determination.

And our friend Kramer keeps getting banned at every and all hairloss forums that he keeps posting at. Kramer is a true diehard Hairguy fan and he also is the number one grunge advocate, second only to Hairguy, of course.

Places like the "Hairsite" forum appear to be moderated by cowardly balding skinheads, blindly taking orders from their corporate shampoo sponsors.

By sheer force of will, Hairguy takes the corporate bull by the horns and allows for the truth to be known.

Hairguy, I salute you...

[jonnyJ]

HAIRGUY YOUR HAIR LOOKS LIKE HELL. IT LOOKS LIKE SOMEBODY WITH THE TYPICAL HAIR PATTERN OF MPB. THIS IS LIKE ROSIE O' DONNEL TELLING ME HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT.

[oscar the grunge]

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