research Localization and Regulation of Cholesterol Transporters in the Human Hair Follicle: Mapping Changes Across the Hair Cycle
Cholesterol transport in hair follicles decreases from growth to regression phase.
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research Cholesterol Promotes Hair Growth by Activating Sympathetic Nerves and Enhancing Hair Follicle Stem Cell Proliferation
Cholesterol helps hair grow by activating nerves and boosting hair follicle stem cells.
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Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.
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Adequate testosterone is crucial for men's health and quality of life, but its decline with age needs more research.
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Impaired ABCA5 activity disrupts cholesterol balance in hair follicle cells, affecting hair growth.
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community Minoxidil Response Bottlenecks: Why Sulfation and Transport Matter (And Where Tretinoin Fits In)
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9 months ago Minoxidil's effectiveness is limited by the need for sulfation and proper transport to hair follicles, with tretinoin potentially enhancing its effects by promoting enzyme activity and keratinocyte differentiation. Tretinoin may improve minoxidil's response by boosting the expression of necessary enzymes and transporters.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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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 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2
Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community This is what Six years of DUT looks like
User had success with dutasteride for hair loss after finasteride didn't work. Some experienced increased cholesterol and debated its relation to DHT.
community Testosterone before and after take fin/dut
User experienced 100% testosterone increase after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. Some users discuss potential side effects and reasons for the increase.