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Unexpectedly High Carrier Rates and Genotype/Phenotype Correlation: LIPH Mutations in Japanese Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis

research Unexpectedly High Carrier Rates and Genotype/Phenotype Correlation: LIPH Mutations in Japanese Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis

September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Certain gene mutations in Japanese people are linked to different types of hair loss, with some causing mild hair thinning and others leading to complete baldness.

research Association of Estrogen Receptor Gene Variants (ESR1 and ESR2) with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Tunisia

9 citations, March 2020 in “Gene”

Certain gene variants in estrogen receptors are linked to polycystic ovary syndrome, mainly affecting metabolism, in Tunisian women.

research Investigation of Paraoxonase Enzyme Polymorphism in Patients with Alopecia Areata

March 2016 in “West Indian medical journal”

There is no significant link between alopecia areata and the PON1 enzyme polymorphisms studied.

research Association of Methionine Synthase Gene Polymorphisms With Wool Production and Quality Traits in Chinese Merino Population

17 citations, August 2015 in “Journal of Animal Science”

The MTR gene affects wool quality and production in Chinese Merino sheep.

research Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms Are Not Associated With Alopecia Areata

13 citations, September 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Vitamin D receptor gene variations are not linked to alopecia areata.

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community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

in Update 35 upvotes 5 years ago

The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

community 3 months progress!! Fin + Min + Derma roller + Nizoral Shampoo.

in Progress Pictures 564 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses a user's successful hair regrowth after 3 months using 1 mg oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, weekly 1.5mm derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo every other day, with no side effects. The conversation includes various responses, questions about the user's ethnicity and previous scalp condition, and suggestions for topical treatments.

community Do we know exactly why some people respond so great to dut/fin,min and others dont?

in Research/Science 29 upvotes 1 month ago

Genetic factors, enzyme activity, and DHT sensitivity affect individual responses to hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Starting treatments early can slow hair loss, but results vary among individuals.

community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

in Research/Science 669 upvotes 2 months ago

Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

community U.S Court let Merck hide secrets about Finasteride.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 303 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss discussion involving finasteride's side effects and effectiveness. Users shared mixed experiences, with some reporting side effects and others seeing positive results.