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    GlossarySkin Barrier Function

    protects against external threats and prevents water loss

    The Skin Barrier Function, also known as the Epidermal Barrier Function, refers to the skin's ability to protect the body from external threats like pathogens, chemicals, and physical injuries, while also preventing excessive water loss. This function is primarily carried out by the outermost layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, which consists of tightly packed dead skin cells and lipids that form a protective barrier.

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 months 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 Topical Dutasteride. Does it work?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 5 months ago
      Topical dutasteride may be effective for hair loss by staying in the scalp and minimizing bloodstream absorption, potentially improving hair results and reducing side effects. The user seeks advice on its effectiveness.

      community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 8 months ago
      A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.

      community My microneedling journey (no min, fin, etc)

      in Microneedling  194 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced positive hair growth results using microneedling with rosemary and mint oil, without Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They switched from a dermaroller to a microneedling pen and targeted different scalp areas weekly.