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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Krtap16: Characterization of a New Hair Keratin-Associated Protein Gene Complex on Mouse Chromosome 16 and Evidence for Regulation by Hoxc13
Hoxc13 regulates specific hair protein genes on mouse chromosome 16.
research Dicentric Chromosome 14;18 Plus Two Additional CNVs in a Girl with Microform Holoprosencephaly and Turner Stigmata
Microarray analysis helps find hidden chromosomal changes in patients with intellectual disabilities and birth defects.
research Genomewide Scan for Linkage Reveals Evidence of Several Susceptibility Loci for Alopecia Areata
Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
research Characterization of X-Linked SNP Genotypic Variation in Globally Distributed Human Populations
The research concluded that selection significantly shaped the genetic variation of the X chromosome, with certain regions affected by past selective events.
research Overexpression of Hoxc13 in Differentiating Keratinocytes Results in Downregulation of a Novel Hair Keratin Gene Cluster and Alopecia
Overexpression of Hoxc13 in hair cells causes hair loss and skin issues.
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5 / 44 resultscommunity Severe hair thinning at 17 years old taking a huge toll on my life..
The conversation is about a 17-year-old experiencing severe hair thinning and the advice given is to see a dermatologist or doctor to check for underlying health issues or to start treatment early if it's male pattern baldness.
community Is there any chance of improvement?
A 19-year-old experiencing severe hair loss since 16 is using a treatment regimen of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical solution, 3% procapil hair serum, and 0.5 mg dutasteride daily. They are concerned about the effectiveness and potential shedding phase, with advice suggesting noticeable changes in 6 to 8 months.
community Anyone else find themselves staring at other men with full heads of hair?
A 19-year-old discusses feelings of envy towards men with full heads of hair, sharing their experience with hair loss since age 16. They have been using oral minoxidil and topical finasteride for two years, with initial improvement but continued shedding, and are considering switching to dutasteride.
community Decades Update: age 23 to 25 and age 39 to 41
The user started using finasteride at age 23, stopped at 30 to start a family, and resumed at 39 with minoxidil, seeing positive results both times. They successfully had four children after stopping finasteride, noting changes in sperm quality and some side effects upon resuming the medication.
community IVF process on Finasteride and effects of stopping finasteride.
Concerns about finasteride affecting sperm quality and embryo abnormalities during IVF. The user plans to stop finasteride for 6 months and use minoxidil, microneedling, a red light cap, and saw palmetto shampoo to manage hair loss.