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    GlossaryCell Cycle (Cell Cycle Progression)

    series of stages a cell undergoes to grow and divide

    The cell cycle, also known as the cell division cycle, is the series of stages that a cell goes through to grow and divide. It consists of four main phases: G1 (cell growth), S (DNA replication), G2 (preparation for mitosis), and M (mitosis, where the cell divides into two daughter cells). This process is crucial for tissue growth, repair, and maintenance, including the regeneration of hair follicles.

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      community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

       17 upvotes 6 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

      community Looks like a real cure to the root of baldness (DHT-induced senescence) was proven earlier this year

      in Research/Science  733 upvotes 3 years ago
      A study that outlines the full model for androgenic alopecia (AGA) which links DHT to cellular senescence in dermal papilla cells, and suggests black chokeberry as a source of cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside polyphenol with potential anti-oxidant properties that could reverse this process. The post encourages reaching out to experts in anti-aging and longevity to research treatments involving the polyphenol.

      community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  141 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.