This study found that circadian clockgenes are involved in regulating the hair growth cycle, suggesting a connection between daily rhythms and the longer hair follicle cycling process.
This study found that night shift work disrupts clockgene expression in Japanese men, particularly affecting rhythms and levels of Period3 and Nr1d2, based on the shift schedule.
9 citations
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August 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
This study concluded that the expression of clockgenes, specifically BMAL1, in hair follicles is linked to circadian rhythm, and BMAL1 regulates hair growth.
5 citations
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December 2016 in “International journal of biometeorology”
In this study, bright light exposure during the daytime did not significantly affect clockgene expression in humans, although Rev-erb-ß expression appeared stronger under bright light compared to dim light.
3 citations
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May 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal”
This review discusses chronic telogen effluvium, focusing on the potential role of hormonal fluctuations and circadian control genes, and reports no new clinical findings.
Minoxidil alone is not effective for significant hair regrowth; combining it with finasteride or dutasteride is necessary. Additional treatments like hair transplants, microneedling, or oral medications are recommended for better results.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride 1.25 mg daily and dermastamping every two weeks. They reported no side effects and noticed regrowth after about three months.
Haircafe is generally trusted for hair loss information, particularly for his evidence-based approach and recommendations of finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. While some users appreciate his scientific focus and lack of product promotion, others criticize his dismissal of anecdotal evidence and certain biases.
Younger generations now view receding hairlines as baldness, increasing the use of treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Social media and changing beauty standards have intensified focus on hairlines, altering perceptions of baldness.
Finasteride is generally seen as more successful for hair loss than Dutasteride, with fewer negative experiences reported. Dutasteride is considered more effective but often leads to more complaints, possibly due to higher expectations or improper use.