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GlossaryBone Morphogenetic Protein 4 (BMP-4)

regulates hair follicle growth and tissue development

Bone Morphogenetic Protein 4 (BMP4) is a protein that plays a crucial role in the development and growth of various tissues, including bone and hair follicles. It is part of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) superfamily and is involved in cellular processes such as differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis. In the context of hair, BMP4 helps regulate the growth cycle of hair follicles and can influence conditions like alopecia.

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Isoproterenol Directs Hair Follicle-Associated Pluripotent (HAP) Stem Cells to Differentiate In Vitro to Cardiac Muscle Cells Which Can Be Induced to Form Beating Heart-Muscle Tissue Sheets

research Isoproterenol Directs Hair Follicle-Associated Pluripotent (HAP) Stem Cells to Differentiate In Vitro to Cardiac Muscle Cells Which Can Be Induced to Form Beating Heart-Muscle Tissue Sheets

29 citations , March 2016 in “Cell cycle/Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex. Online)”

Isoproterenol helps hair follicle stem cells turn into beating heart muscle cells.

research Effects of Imiquimod on Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Hair Cycle Progression

25 citations , July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Imiquimod cream activates hair follicle stem cells and causes early hair growth by changing immune cells and certain protein expressions.

research Epidermal Stem Cell Fate: What Can We Learn from Embryonic Stem Cells?

15 citations , September 2007 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research”

Embryonic and adult stem cells are valuable for improving skin grafts and cell therapy.

research Differentiation of Mouse Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells into a Multipotent Keratinocyte Lineage

101 citations , December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Scientists turned mouse stem cells into skin cells that can grow into skin layers and structures.

research Effects of Crataegi Fructus Water Extract on Hair Growth and Gene Expression in Dermal Papilla Cells

September 2017 in “Korean journal of acupuncture”

Crataegi Fructus water extract helps hair grow better and thicker.

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

in Research/Science 91 upvotes 3 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.

Compressed part of research of theory of androgenic/anabolitic balance. AGA h-responders analytic. Theory of physio-metabolitic method of anti AGA treatment

community Compressed part of research of theory of androgenic/anabolitic balance. AGA h-responders analytic. Theory of physio-metabolitic method of anti AGA treatment

MagicBold in Research 865 upvotes 1 year ago

The treatment for androgenetic alopecia involves using finasteride and minoxidil with intense exercise and cold exposure to boost metabolism and reduce androgenic effects, potentially leading to hair regrowth. This approach may activate biological pathways for improved hair and overall health.

community 7 months évolution of finasteride / zinc / vitamin D/ minoxidil / microneedling treatment

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 569 upvotes 3 years ago

User experienced hair loss improvement after 7 months using finasteride, zinc, vitamin D, minoxidil, and microneedling. Others praised the progress and discussed the importance of zinc and vitamin D in hair health.

community GT20029 and PP405 the new fin and min that we been waiting for ?

in Chat 35 upvotes 9 months ago

PP405 and GT20029 are new hair loss treatments with different mechanisms from traditional options like Minoxidil and Finasteride. PP405 targets hair follicle stem cells to reactivate growth, while GT20029 works as an androgen receptor deleter, both requiring ongoing use for effectiveness.

community Before and after of 20 months of fin and min

in Progress Pictures 125 upvotes 1 month ago

The user experienced worsening hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, and switched to dutasteride five months ago. They are considering adding tretinoin and microneedling to their routine for better results.

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