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    GlossaryEpidermal Stem Cells

    specialized cells in the skin that regenerate and repair tissue

    Epidermal Stem Cells, also known as Skin Stem Cells, are specialized cells found in the outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis. These cells have the unique ability to self-renew and differentiate into various cell types that make up the epidermis, playing a crucial role in skin regeneration, wound healing, and maintaining the skin's barrier function.

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      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 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 Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

       18 upvotes 6 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

      community New Treatments, and a Huge Group Buy with Lots of Research

      in Research/Science  109 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is organizing a group buy for various compounds aimed at reversing hair loss and gray hair, and improving brain health and fat loss. The user has developed a treatment plan based on extensive research and is inviting others to participate, with the option to choose only the compounds they need.

      community Story time! The Great Unbalding (PP405)

      in Research/Science  219 upvotes 4 days ago
      PP405 is a promising new hair loss treatment that may reactivate dormant hair follicles without side effects. It could surpass traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride if successful in further trials.