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The spiny mouse is a unique menstruating rodent that can help us understand menstruation and reproductive disorders.
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research The Childbearing Years: Hair Diseases
Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
research Hair Sciences: The Hair Cycle Discussed with Dr. Gilliam Westgate
Androgens affect hair growth and shedding, with genetic and non-genetic factors influencing baldness.
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The enzyme Dgat1 is essential for healthy hair and skin by controlling retinoid levels.
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Fasting in hens affects thyroid hormones, which regulate feather and hair growth.
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A user discusses their hair thinning journey, starting minoxidil at 16, switching treatments, and experiencing significant shedding after resuming minoxidil. They are now using minoxidil daily and considering PRP if shedding continues, while also planning lifestyle changes to improve their condition.
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The user experienced subtle hair growth improvements using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil over nearly three years, with notable progress at the temples. The front hairline shows quicker regrowth cycles, but the vertex and crown remain unchanged.
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User started oral minoxidil 2.5mg in September 2022, experienced initial shedding, then reduced shedding, but now shedding increased again after 8 months. User is a 43-year-old female also on Spironolactone, seeking advice.
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Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.