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research Nascent blood vessels in the skin arise from nestin-expressing hair-follicle cells

212 citations , August 2004 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences”

This study found that nestin-driven GFP labels blood vessels originating from hair follicles in mice, which could be used to study early events in skin angiogenesis and for antiangiogenesis drug screening.

research Relationship Between Androgen Levels and Blood Pressure in Young Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

166 citations , March 2007 in “Hypertension”

In this study, hyperandrogenemia in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome was linked to higher blood pressure, independent of factors like age, insulin resistance, obesity, or dyslipidemia.

research Somatic stem cell heterogeneity: diversity in the blood, skin and intestinal stem cell compartments

137 citations , April 2015 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology”

This review discusses the distinct roles and surprising developmental flexibility of multiple somatic stem cell types in tissue maintenance and repair, reporting no new results but highlighting emerging questions about their regulation and origins.

Minoxidil Stimulates Cutaneous Blood Flow in Human Balding Scalps: Pharmacodynamics Measured by Laser Doppler Velocimetry and Photopulse Plethysmography

research Minoxidil Stimulates Cutaneous Blood Flow in Human Balding Scalps: Pharmacodynamics Measured by Laser Doppler Velocimetry and Photopulse Plethysmography

137 citations , May 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Minoxidil increases blood flow in balding scalps, possibly reversing hair loss.

research The action of diazoxide and minoxidil sulphate on rat blood vessels: a comparison with cromakalim

86 citations , July 1990 in “British Journal of Pharmacology”

Diazoxide, minoxidil sulphate, and cromakalim relax rat blood vessels by opening K+ channels, with some differences in their actions.

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community Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 10 months ago

The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.

community blood flow and scalp tension - put up or shut up

in Chat 31 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of scalp tension theory and scalp massagers for hair regrowth, contrasting it with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, which have more user-reported results. Participants question the belief in scalp tension theory, suggesting it may be a marketing tactic, while others argue for a multifactorial approach to hair loss.

community Blood Results (UPDATED) TOTAL T 1279 ng/dL- 2 Yrs on Fin / 1.5 Yrs on Dut

9 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using a hair loss treatment regimen including RU58841, minoxidil, and dutasteride, but still experiences hairline recession and fatigue despite high testosterone levels. They are considering adjusting their dutasteride dosage due to concerns about libido and energy levels.

community Blood test results and alternatives to oral finasteride

in Treatment 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced erectile dysfunction from oral finasteride and is considering alternatives like topical high-dose finasteride, RU58841, topical Latanoprost, and oral Minoxidil. Blood tests showed changes in testosterone and DHT levels, and the endocrinologist advised stopping finasteride.

community Blood work after 17 months on fin

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been on finasteride for 17 months and recently switched to dutasteride, sharing bloodwork results showing no side effects. They express a wish to have started treatment earlier to save their hair.

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learn Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

Can products that stimulate Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) improve blood flow to hair follicles? Yes, products that stimulate VEGF may improve blood flow to hair follicles.

learn Centella

Ever wonder why your hair doesn’t grow back thick anymore? Maybe your scalp needs better blood flow: centella could help. There is no clinical trial of centella asiatica for hair loss and no study measuring scalp blood flow in people using it; the only hair-related evidence is a 2017 cell-culture study. Centella products are cosmetics that may soothe an irritated scalp, and the link between scalp circulation and pattern hair loss is itself unproven.

learn Hair Transplant

What medications should I avoid before hair transplant surgery? Clinics often ask patients to pause blood thinners, anti-inflammatories and some supplements before surgery. Only stop a prescribed medicine with your prescribing doctor's approval.
Can a diabetic patient undergo a hair transplant? Diabetic patients can have hair transplants if their condition is well-controlled.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

What happens if my hair turns gray after scalp micropigmentation? Gray hair can blend well with scalp micropigmentation, and touch-ups can adjust pigment as needed.

learn Platelet-Rich Plasma

growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

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