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Immunolocalization of a Histidine-Rich Epidermal Differentiation Protein in the Chicken Supports the Hypothesis of an Evolutionary Developmental Link Between the Embryonic Subperiderm and Feather Barbs and Barbules

research Immunolocalization of a Histidine-Rich Epidermal Differentiation Protein in the Chicken Supports the Hypothesis of an Evolutionary Developmental Link Between the Embryonic Subperiderm and Feather Barbs and Barbules

22 citations, December 2016 in “PloS one”

A specific protein in chicken embryos links early skin layers to feather development.

Morpho-Regulation in Diverse Chicken Feather Formation: Integrating Branching Modules and Sex Hormone-Dependent Morpho-Regulatory Modules

research Morpho-Regulation in Diverse Chicken Feather Formation: Integrating Branching Modules and Sex Hormone-Dependent Morpho-Regulatory Modules

13 citations, December 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation”

Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.

research Convergent Evolution of Cysteine-Rich Keratins in Hard Skin Appendages of Terrestrial Vertebrates

36 citations, November 2019 in “Molecular biology and evolution”

Cysteine-rich keratins evolved independently in mammals, reptiles, and birds for hard skin structures like hair, claws, and feathers.

research Rooster Feathering, Androgenic Alopecia, And Hormone-Dependent Tumor Growth: What Is In Common?

23 citations, December 2004 in “Differentiation”

Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.

research How a Bird Gets Its Feathers: Insights from Chromatin Looping

3 citations, June 2020 in “Developmental Cell”

Feather patterns are influenced by enhancers and chromatin looping, and the structure of protein complexes important for hair growth has been detailed.

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community Reminder how little the average person knows about hair loss

in Satire 642 upvotes 1 year ago

How little the average person knows about hair loss and how it can be an unfairly stigmatized issue, even by people with little knowledge of it themselves. Some specific treatments that were discussed include finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyritinol, dermarolling, and diet/lifestyle changes.

community 12 mo fin. 3 mo Min. time for me to leave the subreddit.

in Progress Pictures 697 upvotes 2 years ago

A user sharing their hair restoration results after taking finasteride for 12 months and minoxidil orally for 3 months; other users responding with questions and comments about the treatments used.

community One month on rogaine, biotin, and laser cap. 2 days on derma roller. Still most likely on the shedding phase.

in Is this regrowth? 43 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about someone using minoxidil, biotin, a laser cap, and a derma roller for hair loss, and considering finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the treatments, while others advise patience for results.

community 6.5 month progress with Dustasteride, Topical minoxidil and microneedling.

in Progress Pictures 54 upvotes 1 year ago

Progress made in treating hair loss using Dustasteride, topical Minoxidil and microneedling.

community Take The Jump - Get The Hair Transplant

in Progress Pictures 338 upvotes 1 year ago

User got a hair transplant and it improved their life. Transplanted hair lasts, but medication like finasteride is needed to maintain non-transplanted hair.

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