research Hair Growth Control by Follistatin January 2004 in “Enshou saisei” Follistatin is important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
research Control of Pelage Hair Follicle Development and Cycling by Complex Interactions Between Follistatin and Activin 81 citations, January 2003 in “The FASEB Journal” Follistatin helps hair growth and cycling, while activin prevents it.
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” Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.
research The Role of Smads in Skin Development 59 citations, March 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Smad-4 and Smad-7 are key in hair follicle development, with other Smads being less important.
research Overexpression of Activin A in the Skin of Transgenic Mice Reveals New Activities in Epidermal Morphogenesis, Dermal Fibrosis, and Wound Repair 204 citations, October 1999 in “EMBO journal” Overexpression of activin A in mice skin causes skin thickening, fibrosis, and improved wound healing.
community How do people afford finasteride/dutasteride? in Treatment 27 upvotes 6 months 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.