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    Glossaryβ-catenin

    protein involved in cell signaling and hair follicle regulation

    β-catenin is a protein that plays a crucial role in cell signaling and the regulation of cell growth and development. It is a key component of the Wnt signaling pathway, which is important for processes like embryonic development and the maintenance of adult tissues, including hair follicles. Abnormal β-catenin activity is associated with various conditions, including cancer and hair loss disorders like alopecia.

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      community Better Than Minoxidil? Topical Sodium Valproate

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 4 months ago
      Topical sodium valproate may promote hair growth by inhibiting GSK3β, allowing beta-catenin to proliferate, but it has potential side effects and requires more research. The conversation also mentions skepticism about a product called Vdphlo1, which includes sodium valproate and other ingredients.

      community Anyone used Topical Calcipotriol (cream) or VPA ( Valproic Acid)

      in Chat  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using topical Calcipotriol and Valproic Acid for hair loss, focusing on their mechanisms involving the VDR receptor and Wnt/beta-catenin pathway. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  92 upvotes 2 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.