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GlossaryDNA damage response (DDR)

cellular mechanisms detect and repair damaged DNA to maintain integrity

The DNA damage response (DDR) is a complex network of cellular processes that detect and repair damage to the DNA, ensuring the integrity of the genetic material. When DNA is damaged by factors like UV radiation or chemicals, DDR mechanisms activate to either fix the damage or, if repair is not possible, trigger cell death to prevent the propagation of faulty DNA. This system is crucial for preventing mutations that could lead to diseases such as cancer.

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research Replicative Stress, Stem Cells, and Aging

70 citations, March 2008 in “Mechanisms of Ageing and Development”

Maintaining DNA health in stem cells is key to preventing aging and tissue breakdown.

research Induction Of Tissue-Specific Premature Stem Cell Aging Promotes Senescence-Like Phenotypes In Remote Multiple Organs

November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Aging in one type of stem cell can cause aging-like changes in various organs.

research Development of Fluridil, a Topical Suppressor of the Androgen Receptor in Androgenetic Alopecia

5 citations, July 2003 in “Drug Development Research”

Fluridil promotes hair growth safely and effectively for androgenetic alopecia.

research Androgen Sensitivity Gateway to COVID-19 Disease Severity

123 citations, May 2020 in “Drug Development Research”

Men's sensitivity to male hormones might affect how severe COVID-19 gets for them.

research Keratin Disorders: From Gene to Therapy

109 citations, September 2011 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics”

New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.

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community Soo... i was pretty bored and was just brainstorming and ended up thinking about gt20029

in Chat 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses maintaining hair regrowth using minoxidil and finasteride and whether using gt20029, which degrades androgen receptors, would affect this. Fluridil, a similar treatment, can disable over 90% of active androgen receptors.

community Goodbye tressless. I’ve decided to give in to my hairloss.

in Update 595 upvotes 1 year ago

Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hair loss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.

community Ejaculation & balding: NoFap has helped me stop my hair loss [case study]

37 upvotes 7 years ago

The user claims NoFap (abstaining from pornography, masturbation, and orgasm) helped stop their hair loss. Others argue that hair loss is primarily due to genetics and DHT, which can be managed with finasteride.