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    GlossaryCell Adhesion

    process where cells stick to each other or surfaces

    Cell adhesion refers to the process by which cells interact and attach to neighboring cells or the extracellular matrix through specialized protein structures on their surfaces. This interaction is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity of tissues, facilitating communication between cells, and playing a key role in processes like wound healing and immune responses.

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      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  407 upvotes 2 months ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

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      in Research/Science  99 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.