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learn Caffeine
the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair
learn Azelaic Acid
acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties
learn Microneedling
technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Evo Devo of the Vertebrate Integument
The skin systems of jawed vertebrates evolved diverse appendages like hair and scales from a common structure over 420 million years ago.
research Evolution of Hard Proteins in the Sauropsid Integument in Relation to the Cornification of Skin Derivatives in Amniotes
Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
research Evolution of Trichocyte Keratins
Hair keratins evolved from ancient proteins, diversifying through gene changes, crucial for forming claws and later hair in mammals.
research Human Type 3 5α-Reductase Is Expressed in Peripheral Tissues at Higher Levels Than Types 1 and 2 and Its Activity Is Potently Inhibited by Finasteride and Dutasteride
Type 3 5α-reductase is more common and finasteride and dutasteride strongly inhibit it.
research Molecular Evolution of HR, a Gene That Regulates the Postnatal Cycle of the Hair Follicle
Changes in the HR gene have influenced hair growth and may lead to hair loss conditions in humans.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity This is what some balding dudes are like
Some people avoid finasteride due to side effects but engage in unhealthy habits. Minoxidil and finasteride are common hair loss treatments, with varied side effect experiences.
community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
community Father has decent amount of hair but im balding ?
A user is concerned about male pattern baldness despite their father having hair. Replies suggest visiting a dermatologist and considering finasteride or dutasteride, as natural methods are ineffective.
community Y'all ever watch older movies?
The conversation reflects on how hair loss was portrayed in older movies as a natural part of aging, contrasting with today's media where balding is less visible due to treatments like finasteride and hair transplants. Participants also discuss the difference in societal attitudes towards hair loss and appearance in past generations compared to the present.
community Happily nuking my DHT and hairloss to oblivion.
The effectiveness of Finasteride/Dutasteride for treating hair loss, and a cautionary tale about potential side effects such as gynecomastia.