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research Primary Follicular Dystrophy With Scarring Dermatitis in C57BL/6 Mouse Substrains Resembles Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Humans

56 citations, September 2010 in “Veterinary pathology”

Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.

research Tofacitinib Citrate for the Treatment of Nail Dystrophy Associated with Alopecia Universalis

41 citations, December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology”

Tofacitinib citrate improved nail dystrophy and pain in patients with alopecia universalis without causing side effects.

Breakdown of Immune Tolerance in AIRE-Deficient Rats Induces a Severe Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy–Candidiasis–Ectodermal Dystrophy–Like Autoimmune Disease

research Breakdown of Immune Tolerance in AIRE-Deficient Rats Induces a Severe Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy–Candidiasis–Ectodermal Dystrophy–Like Autoimmune Disease

26 citations, June 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology”

AIRE-deficient rats developed severe autoimmune disease similar to APECED, useful for testing treatments.

research Dysplastic Nevi, Cutaneous Melanoma, and Other Skin Neoplasms in Patients with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1: A Cross-Sectional Study

23 citations, January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 have a higher chance of getting skin tumors, including melanoma.

research A Novel PLEC Nonsense Homozygous Mutation (c.7159G > T; p.Glu2387*) Causes Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex with Muscular Dystrophy and Diffuse Alopecia: A Case Report

18 citations, January 2018 in “BMC dermatology”

A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.

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community These two strands of hair refuse to give in to DHT for some reason.

in Satire 985 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation humorously discusses two resilient hair strands that resist DHT, with mentions of minoxidil and finasteride as ineffective treatments. Users joke about cloning the hairs and the mystery of baldness.

community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT

in Research/Science 590 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.

community A Different Take on Curing MBP

16 upvotes 5 years ago

Addressing hair loss by focusing on posture, blood flow, and craniofacial development. Methods include improving posture, cardiovascular activity, scalp massages, healthy diet, meditation, using minoxidil, and addressing craniofacial issues.

community Losing ground on dut, daily for 5 months after fin and min for a year.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 87 upvotes 3 days ago

community How does some people revive their scalps with minoxidil only?

in Minoxidil 26 upvotes 2 months ago

Some people respond better to minoxidil due to higher enzyme levels converting it to its active form. Minoxidil helps with hair regrowth but doesn't prevent hair loss; finasteride and other DHT inhibitors are needed for that.