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      learn Osteopontin

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

      learn Estradiol

      an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women

      learn Vitamin D

      vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little

      learn Follistatin

      glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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      Is Dehydroepiandrosterone a Hormone?

      research Is Dehydroepiandrosterone a Hormone?

      403 citations , November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology”
      Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
      The Effects of Estrogens on Linear Bone Growth

      research The Effects of Estrogens on Linear Bone Growth

      11 citations , July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS”
      Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.
      What Is the Rationale for Androgen Therapy for Women?

      research What Is the Rationale for Androgen Therapy for Women?

      20 citations , January 2003 in “Treatments in Endocrinology”
      Testosterone therapy can help improve mood, sexual function, and bone health in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed to establish safe and effective guidelines.

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      community My personal thoughts on DHT. belive it or not

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a personal theory on the role of DHT in stress and reproduction, suggesting it converts testosterone for reproductive traits. The discussion includes skepticism and mentions individual differences in physiology and neurochemistry.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community How is dht not beneficial to you?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  109 upvotes 6 days ago
      DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.

      community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 week ago
      Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.