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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Polygenic Control of the Wavy Coat of the NCT Mouse: Involvement of an Intracisternal A Particle Insertional Mutation of the Protease, Serine 53 (Prss53) Gene, and a Modifier Gene
The wavy coat in NCT mice is caused by multiple genes, including a mutation in the Prss53 gene.
research A Splice Variant in KRT71 Is Associated with Curly Coat Phenotype of Selkirk Rex Cats
A gene variant in KRT71 causes the curly fur in Selkirk Rex cats.
research Altered Hair Root Gene Expression Profiles Highlight Calcium Signaling and Lipid Metabolism Pathways Associated With Curly Hair Initiation and Maintenance in Mangalitza Pigs
Genes related to calcium signaling and lipid metabolism are important for curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
research Generalized Woolly Hair: Case Report and Literature Review
Woolly hair is a rare genetic condition with no effective treatments.
research Complete Defect in PA-PLA1α Secretion Function Leading to Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair and Hypotrichosis: Insights from a Novel Compound Heterozygous LIPH Variant Study in a Chinese Pedigree
A new genetic variant in the LIPH gene causes hair growth issues in a Chinese patient.
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5 / 528 resultscommunity 3 years on finasteride update. 23 (left) vs 26 (right)
A user shared progress pictures after 3 years on finasteride, showing improved hair thickness and density, and mentioned losing 15kg. The user plans to fix their hairline next month and received mixed feedback on their hairstyle and the effectiveness of finasteride.
community Why is human evolution like this 😂
Why androgenic alopecia affects the scalp rather than other body parts, potential explanations for this phenomenon, treatments available to combat hair loss, and the implications of male attractiveness in modern society.
community Listen to anyone besides your Mom while fighting hair-loss
Hair loss treatments, with people sharing their experiences of trying to get help from family members and how genetics can affect the severity of hair loss. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, scalp massage, whey protein and bleaching.
community Finasteride saved my hair and made it curly/wavy
Finasteride improved hair density and changed hair texture from wavy to curly for the user. The user took 1mg of oral finasteride daily without using minoxidil.
community Finastride hair texture change is wild
Finasteride changed the user's hair texture from wavy to curly, reverting after stopping. Minoxidil was more effective for temple hair regrowth than finasteride.