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research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I

33 citations, June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.

research Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects

33 citations, March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery”

The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.

research Milestones in Photocarcinogenesis

29 citations, July 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

UV radiation causes skin cancer, but sunscreens and certain drugs can help prevent it.

research Removing All Obstacles: A Critical Role for p53 in Promoting Tissue Renewal

30 citations, April 2010 in “Cell Cycle”

The gene p53 is crucial for removing damaged cells to allow for healthy tissue renewal.

research Non-Canonical Dimerization of the Androgen Receptor and Other Nuclear Receptors: Implications for Human Disease

25 citations, June 2019 in “Endocrine Related Cancer”

Mutations in certain receptors can cause diseases and offer new treatment options.

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community CRISPR Is Curing People Right Now. Genetic Hair Loss is Next?

in Technology 107 upvotes 10 months ago

CRISPR shows promise for treating hair loss by targeting specific genes. Current treatments include Minoxidil and finasteride, but CRISPR could offer a more precise solution, though it is still expensive and in early stages.

community Why the cure is not yet found and why it is always 5 years away? Why no hopes on PP405, GT, KX, Hair cloning, AMP, etc, etc, etc

in Chat 18 upvotes 7 months ago

Skepticism about hair loss research motivations, suggesting financial interests hinder finding a cure. Mentions treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but notes they are not cures.

community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

in Research/Science 678 upvotes 9 months ago

Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

community Why is dht bad for scalp hair but good for hair on the rest of body?

in Satire 109 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses why DHT (dihydrotestosterone) negatively affects scalp hair but promotes growth elsewhere on the body. Various opinions include genetic predispositions, differences in hair follicle reactions to DHT, and the potential role of Omega-3 in reducing inflammation and promoting hair health.

community Sucess story for you guys, pics are 10+ years apart.

in Progress Pictures 311 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared a success story showing hair regrowth over 10 years, attributing it to quitting creatine and taking 0.5mg finasteride. Some commenters were skeptical about creatine's impact, while others inquired about side effects, and the original poster reported no negative effects from finasteride.

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