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Brittle hair: some advice
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Brittle hair: some advice

In many cases, it is enough to modify some habits to avoid subjecting the hair to stressful situations , which could compromise its resistance. Use shampoo and conditioner with delicate, but restructuring and nourishing formulas. These products are usually free of alcohol and aggressive surfactants that can irritate the sensitive scalp

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Dry dandruff by I.Randi

Generality Dried dandruff is a type of dandruff characterized by the presence of small gray-white dry scales. Dry dandruff - also called pityriasis simplex capitis or pityriasis sicca - although it is not considered a serious disorder, it is undoubtedly an annoying condition that can make those who suffer particularly uncomfortable during social activities
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Macassar and Ylang Ylang

Essential oils When we talk about “macassar” in the herbal-cosmetic field, we immediately refer to the homonymous oil extracted from Cananga odorata , a plant from which the well-known ylang ylang oil is also obtained. The names attributed to the two oils - macassar and ylang ylang - are often used improperly in the common language, exchanging them for synonyms; indeed, considering that both are extracted from the same matrix, it is understandable that there is some confusion in this regard. Th
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Natural remedies for oily hair

Premise A very ancient and undisputed means of seduction, healthy, shiny and strong hair have always been the universal symbol of beauty and sensuality; but if the hair is fat, fragile, thin and dull, the hope of having perfect and seductive hair appears increasingly distant and unattainable. In this article we will address some of the natural remedies to solve the problem defined, technically, fatty seborrhea
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More beautiful hair vitamins

Premise The media offer a wide range of hair products, enriched with vitamins and minerals, which are put on the market with the promise of being "miraculously effective" in ensuring healthy, shiny and strong hair. Misleading or potentially real advertising? Unfortunately, the current studies do not at all satisfy these promises: in fact, even according to logic, how could a "simple" vitamin mix, however sophisticated, make a thick head appear in a completely bald head
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Hair loss

Why does hair fall out? The life cycle of the hair involves the alternation of three phases, one of growth, one of rest, and one of fall. The average duration of this cycle varies from 2 to 7 years. It is therefore estimated that each hair follicle produces about 20 hairs over the course of its life
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The life of a hair

The hair structure can be divided into three distinct portions: 1) one external to the follicle, visible, called STELO or FUSTO 2) one inside the follicle itself called ROOT, normally not visible, because it is housed inside the skin; 3) an even deeper, called BULBUS, which contains several groups of cells specialized in the germination and proliferation of the hair
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Treating Androgenetic Balding with Herbs

This article aims to help the reader in the rapid identification of natural remedies useful in the treatment of various symptoms, disorders and pathologies. For some of the listed remedies, this utility may not have been confirmed by sufficient experimental tests conducted with a scientific method. Furthermore, any natural remedy presents potential risks and contraindications
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Treating fragile hair with herbs

This article aims to help the reader in the rapid identification of natural remedies useful in the treatment of various symptoms, disorders and pathologies. For some of the listed remedies, this utility may not have been confirmed by sufficient experimental tests conducted with a scientific method. Furthermore, any natural remedy presents potential risks and contraindications
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ALOXIDIL ® - Minoxidil

ALOXIDIL ® is a drug based on Mioxidil THERAPEUTIC GROUP: Dermatological preparations for local use IndicationsAction mechanismStudies and clinical effectiveness Usage and dosage instructionsWarnings Pregnancy and lactationInteractionsContraindicationsUndesirable effects Indications ALOXIDIL ® - Minoxidil ALOXIDIL ® is a minoxidil-based lotion to be used for topical use in the symptomatic treatment of androgenetic alopecia. M
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PROPECIA ® - Finasteride

PROPECIA ® is a drug based on Finasteride THERAPEUTIC GROUP: Dermatological preparations - Testosterone inhibitors 5 alpha reductase IndicationsAction mechanismStudies and clinical effectiveness Usage and dosage instructionsWarnings Pregnancy and lactationInteractionsContraindicationsUndesirable effects Indications PROPECIA ® - Finasteride PROPECIA® is a drug used in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia with the aim of blocking hair loss during the early stages of the disease. M
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