research The Cohen Hair Loss Classification System
Dr. Bernard Cohen created a new system to classify hair loss using numbers and a detailed scalp map.
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5 / 1000+ results research The Trotter collection: A review of Mildred Trotter 's hair research and an update for studies of human variation
Hair traits vary widely and are not reliable indicators of ancestry.
research Expression and Distribution Patterns of Spermine, Spermidine, and Putrescine in Rat Hair Follicle
Polyamines are abundant in certain parts of rat hair follicles and may play a key role in hair growth.
research Differential Distribution and Genetic Determination of Eccrine Sweat Glands and Hair Follicles in the Volar Skin of C57BL/6 Mice and SD Rats
C57BL/6 mice and SD rats have different sweat gland and hair follicle patterns, useful for skin research.
research Peptidergic Innervation in the Sinus Hair Follicles of Several Mammalian Species
Sinus hair follicles in mammals have different nerve fiber types with species-specific patterns, especially in cats.
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5 / 144 resultscommunity We need actual hair loss studies on Epristeride
Epristeride is a selective 5 alpha reductase type 2 inhibitor that may reduce scalp DHT similarly to finasteride, with potentially fewer side effects. It is suggested that combining epristeride with finasteride or dutasteride could enhance hair loss treatment effectiveness.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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1 year ago 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.
community Why the Brain Resists Updating Your Appearance: The Neuroscience Behind “It Happened Overnight”
The brain resists updating its perception of gradual appearance changes, like hair loss, due to its preference for stability and reliance on an internal model. This delay in perception can make changes feel sudden once the brain finally updates its model.
community Dutasteride thins eyebrows and facial hair but doesn't stop scalp loss.
Dutasteride may not effectively stop scalp hair loss and can cause thinning of facial and body hair, including eyebrows. Users suggest considering other causes like autoimmune conditions or vitamin deficiencies and exploring treatments like finasteride or minoxidil.
community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.