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GlossaryConnective Tissue

biological tissue that supports, connects, or separates other tissues

Connective tissue is a type of biological tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body. It includes various components such as collagen fibers, elastic fibers, and ground substance, and can be found in forms like bone, blood, and adipose tissue. This tissue plays a crucial role in providing structural integrity, facilitating nutrient transport, and protecting organs.

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The Corpus Cavernosum After Treatment With Dutasteride or Finasteride: A Histomorphometric Study in a Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Rodent Model

research The Corpus Cavernosum After Treatment With Dutasteride or Finasteride: A Histomorphometric Study in a Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Rodent Model

11 citations, January 2018 in “Asian Journal of Andrology”

Dutasteride caused more penile tissue changes than finasteride, possibly increasing erectile dysfunction risk.

research Inflammatory Phenomena and Fibrosis in Androgenetic Alopecia

1 citations, January 2010 in “Springer eBooks”

Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia may be due to ongoing tiny inflammation and tissue changes around hair follicles.

research Male Pattern Alopecia: A Histopathologic and Histochemical Study

94 citations, August 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”

Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.

research Physiological and Biological Skin Changes in Pregnancy

71 citations, February 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Pregnancy causes skin changes like darkening, hair thickening, nail changes, and increased risk of skin growths, most of which usually resolve after birth.

research Cutaneous Changes During Pregnancy

July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)”

Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darker nipples, swelling in feet, and stretch marks.

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community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

in Update 114 upvotes 6 years ago

A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

in Research/Science 92 upvotes 2 years ago

The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

community Neck tension, and hair loss, I am 100 percent sure that there is a connection

in Treatment 19 upvotes 6 months ago

The user believes neck tension and poor posture contribute to hair loss, noticing improvements with yoga and muscle relaxation. Replies suggest androgenic alopecia as the cause and recommend exercises.

community Finasteride vs Dutasteride: The Science

in Research/Science 168 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation compares Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss treatment, discussing their effectiveness and side effects. Users share personal results and consider combining treatments like Dutasteride with RU58841.

community Received a hair transplant today at 22 years old

in Transplants 108 upvotes 5 years ago

A 22-year-old's experience with receiving a hair transplant and the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Lidocaine shots, and platelet injections to treat hair loss.

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