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research Plucked hair follicles from patients with chronic discoid lupus erythematosus show a disease-specific molecular signature

17 citations , July 2019 in “Lupus Science & Medicine”

In this study, gene expression analysis of plucked hair follicles from scalp lesions was sufficient to differentiate chronic discoid lupus erythematosus from psoriasis and healthy controls, suggesting a non-invasive diagnostic potential.

research Postoperative Radiotherapy for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Patients With Microscopic Residual Disease

2 citations , December 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology”

In this study, the incidence of androgenic alopecia among transgender patients increased after starting masculinizing hormone therapy, with the highest incidence observed in the fourth year of treatment.

research All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality Risks Associated With Alopecia Areata

19 citations , May 2019 in “JAMA dermatology”

This study found that patients with alopecia areata had an increased risk of mortality from self-harm, psychiatric diseases, and lung cancer compared to the general population.

research Cell death in skin function, inflammation, and disease

12 citations , August 2022 in “Biochemical Journal”

This review discusses the mechanisms of skin-associated cell death and their potential role in treating inflammatory skin diseases, but presents no new clinical findings.

research Androgens and Cardiovascular Disease

658 citations , June 2003 in “Endocrine reviews”

This review discusses the role of androgens in the progression of cardiovascular disease and explores novel therapeutic targets without reporting new clinical results.

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community Peptides that Stop Hair Loss? | In-depth Literature Review Video

76 upvotes 2 years ago

Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.

community How much would a high dose dutasteride scalp dht inhibition be?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential for high doses of dutasteride to completely inhibit scalp DHT and speculates whether this could cure baldness when combined with a topical antiandrogen. Specific dosages mentioned are 0.5 mg reducing scalp DHT by 55% and 2.5 mg by about 79%.

community Someone here experience with/or knows stories of cancer-patience regrowing hair?

19 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair regrowth after chemotherapy varies; some experience thinner or differently colored hair, while others may see fuller regrowth. Treatments like essential oils, vitamins, and lifestyle changes are discussed, but no specific medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride were used by the original poster.

community The future of hair loss drugs.

34 upvotes 7 months ago

Clascoterone 5% and PP405 are being discussed as potential future treatments for hair loss, with clascoterone nearing phase three completion and PP405 possibly taking a cosmetic route to market. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned as effective in slowing hair loss, but a complete cure remains elusive.

community Dental technician is convinced that he has found the cause of pattern hair loss

314 upvotes 2 years ago

A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hair loss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.

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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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