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      community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

       14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.

      community What if DHT is not the vilan.

       13 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss may be influenced more by inflammation, microbiome imbalances, and gut health than DHT. Treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, fecal microbiota transplants, and JAK inhibitors.

      community How true is the statement: dead follicles don't grow back?

       112 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair follicles usually go dormant rather than die, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone therapy can sometimes reactivate them, though results vary. Complete regrowth is rare, especially in long-term bald areas, but some individuals see significant improvement with these treatments.

      community Very happy with current results

      in Progress Pictures  105 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 31-year-old is happy with hair regrowth and thickening after using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil. Initial results appeared in six months, with continued improvement over time.

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      signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss