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Glossary Activin A

protein influencing hair follicle development and cycling

Activin A is a protein that plays a crucial role in regulating various biological processes, including inflammation, cell growth, and tissue repair. In the context of hair biology, it has been found to influence hair follicle development and cycling, potentially impacting conditions like alopecia (hair loss).

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research Overexpression of activin A in the skin of transgenic mice reveals new activities of activin in epidermal morphogenesis, dermal fibrosis and wound repair

204 citations , October 1999 in “EMBO journal”

This study found that overexpression of activin in transgenic mice led to enhanced granulation tissue formation after skin injury due to changes in keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation.

research Activin Controls Skin Morphogenesis and Wound Repair Predominantly via Stromal Cells and in a Concentration-Dependent Manner via Keratinocytes

81 citations , September 2005 in “The American journal of pathology”

This study found that activin affects both stromal cells and keratinocytes in skin morphogenesis and repair, with dose-dependent effects on keratinocytes demonstrated through transgenic mouse models.

research The roles of activins in repair processes of the skin and the brain

52 citations , July 2001 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology”

This study found that activin A significantly enhances wound healing by stimulating granulation tissue formation and re-epithelialization in mice, and suggests potential in developing treatments for stroke and brain trauma.

research Conditional Activin Receptor Type 1B (Acvr1b) Knockout Mice Reveal Hair Loss Abnormality

46 citations , December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

This study found that Acvr1b signaling is crucial for both hair follicle development and cycling in mice, with the genetic disruption leading to hair loss and a thickened epidermis.

research The activin binding proteins follistatin and follistatin-related protein are differentially regulated in vitro and during cutaneous wound repair

46 citations , December 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology”

This study found that mouse FLRG protein, a secreted glycoprotein, is expressed in certain tissues and plays a role distinct from follistatin during wound healing, suggesting different functions in vivo.

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community Regenera Activia stem cells vs Exosomes (Cellgenic)?

in Treatments 32 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Regenera Activia stem cells versus Cellgenic exosomes for hair loss treatment. The user has been using topical minoxidil 5% and 0.001% estradiol for a year without results.

community [30M] Regenera Activ (7 Weeks) + Topical Dutasteride/Minoxidil (12 Weeks)

in Progress Pictures 187 upvotes 1 year ago

A 30-year-old man shared his positive experience with hair regrowth using Regenera Activ, topical Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and PRP over 12 weeks. He plans to continue with injectable Dutasteride and emphasizes the importance of starting treatment early to combat hair loss.

community How do people afford finasteride/dutasteride?

in Treatment 27 upvotes 2 years ago

People discuss the high cost of brand name finasteride and dutasteride, suggesting generics as cheaper alternatives. They share prices from various regions, highlighting significant cost differences.

community 10 month meds progress before/after

81 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared their 10-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil foam, occasional microneedling, Regenera Activa, and exosomes for hair loss, reporting no side effects. They occasionally use Nizoral shampoo for a dry scalp.

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learn Follistatin

Protein that blocks activin, a growth-regulating signal

Are there any clinical studies supporting follistatin as a hair loss treatment? There is no controlled human trial showing follistatin treats hair loss; the published work is mouse and laboratory biology on the activin/follistatin signalling system, plus one small 2011 phase 1 injection study of a combination product, so follistatin remains experimental and unapproved.
What is follistatin, and how does it influence hair follicle growth and regeneration? Follistatin blocks activin and related growth-inhibiting proteins, which mouse studies link to hair follicle development and cycling; the only verifiable human evidence is a single small 2011 phase 1 injection trial, so follistatin remains experimental and is not an approved hair-loss treatment.

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