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Glossary Blood Vessels

tubular structures transporting blood throughout the body

Blood vessels are tubular structures that transport blood throughout the body, forming part of the circulatory system. They include arteries, which carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart, veins, which return oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart, and capillaries, which facilitate the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between blood and tissues.

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research Epilepsy and Neurodegeneration: Clues in the Hair and Blood Vessels!

2 citations , October 2018 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics”

This case report identified a 4-month-old boy with Menkes disease, a neurodegenerative disorder of copper metabolism, noting symptoms like recurrent seizures, developmental delay, and specific physical characteristics, confirmed by genetic sequencing showing a pathogenic ATP7A mutation and low serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels.

research Evaluation and diagnosis of the hair loss patient

69 citations , August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This review discusses recent advances in trichoscopy for differentiating types of alopecia and presents a systematic approach for using its diagnostic findings, but reports no new clinical results.

research A preliminary result of adipose derived stem cell treatment for female pattern hair loss

April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Stem cell treatment improved hair density in female hair loss patient.

research Loss of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Human Alopecia Hair Follicles

47 citations , May 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Hair follicles in people with alopecia have lower levels of a key blood vessel growth protein.

research Severe diffuse non-scarring hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus - clinical and histopathological analysis of four cases

15 citations , December 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

In this study, severe diffuse hair loss in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus was associated with distinct clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathological features, which improved alongside treatment of the underlying condition.

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community How Does Exosome Therapy Work for Hair Loss?

in Research/Science 5 upvotes 2 years ago

Exosome hair therapy involves injecting stem cell-derived exosomes into the scalp to boost hair follicle regeneration and repair. Exosomes, which are not stem cells but products of them, contain bioactive chemicals and specific growth factors that promote new blood vessel formation, increase cell proliferation, reduce inflammation, and improve tissue repair, all crucial for hair health.

community Does anyone use topical caffeine as part of their regimen?

in Treatment 4 upvotes 4 years ago

Topical caffeine is discussed as a potential addition to hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns are raised about its effectiveness due to its blood vessel constricting properties.

community It seems 2-deoxy-d-ribose is now commercially available in Australia , what do we think?

in Treatment 5 months ago

2-deoxy-d-ribose hair serum is now available in Australia, potentially aiding hair loss by promoting new blood vessel growth. Users are discussing its potential effectiveness compared to other treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community A new study by Deng and colleagues set out to explore differences between balding and non balding scalps...

39 upvotes 4 years ago

Balding scalps have more androgen receptors, leading to increased TGF-beta, which causes blood vessel loss and hair follicle miniaturization. Blocking androgen signaling and TGF-beta may help prevent hair loss.

community Scientists have found that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals could be used as a topical treatment for male pattern baldness | In the study, mice received 2dDR-SA gel for 21 days, resulting in greater number of blood vessels and an increase in hair follicle length and denseness

644 upvotes 2 years ago

Scientists discovered a sugar gel, 2dDR-SA, that increased hair growth in mice. Users discussed its potential, comparing it to other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

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learn capsicum

How does capsicum improve scalp circulation and boost growth? Capsaicin dilates blood vessels through TRPV1 activation, so capsicum is expected to raise scalp blood flow, but every human hair-loss study used it inside a multi-ingredient formula — and the strongest one gave it orally, not on the scalp — so its effect on hair by itself is unproven, and it is a known skin irritant.

learn Osteopontin

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

learn Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

How does Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) differ from DHT-blocking treatments for androgenic alopecia? VEGF promotes blood vessel growth, while DHT-blocking treatments reduce hormone effects on hair follicles.

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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

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learn Platelet-Rich Plasma

What is Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Beta Polypeptide, and how does it help stimulate new hair growth? PDGF-BB is a growth factor that signals to dermal papilla cells and promotes blood-vessel formation; mouse studies report it can push follicles into the growth phase, and human evidence comes only indirectly from PRP trials. No PDGF product is approved for hair restoration and there is no published human trial of PDGF-BB on its own.

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