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    GlossaryEpithelial Tissues

    layers of cells covering body surfaces and lining cavities

    Epithelial tissues, also known as epithelia, are layers of cells that cover the surfaces of the body, both inside and out. They form the outer layer of the skin, line the cavities and organs, and are involved in protection, secretion, and absorption. These tissues are crucial for creating barriers and interfaces between different environments, such as the skin protecting against pathogens and the lining of the gut absorbing nutrients.

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      Epithelial Stem Cells: Turning Over New Leaves

      research Epithelial Stem Cells: Turning Over New Leaves

      508 citations, February 2007 in “Cell”
      Epithelial stem cells are crucial for tissue renewal and repair, and understanding them could improve treatments for damage and cancer.
      Stem Cell Heterogeneity and Plasticity in Epithelia

      research Stem Cell Heterogeneity and Plasticity in Epithelia

      129 citations, May 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell”
      Different types of stem cells exist within individual skin layers, and they can adapt to damage, transplantation, or tumor growth. These cells are regulated by their environment and genetic factors. Tumor growth is driven by expanding, genetically altered cells, not long-lived mutant stem cells. There's evidence of cancer stem cells in skin tumors. Other cells, bacteria, and genetic factors help maintain balance and contribute to disease progression. A method for growing mini organs from single cells has been developed.

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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 Unofficial Dermapen/Roller Guide

      in Treatment  254 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling (dermarolling and dermapen) and the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It provides detailed information about cost and usage of the various treatments, as well as potential side effects.

      community abusing caffeine boosts DHT levels!

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Caffeine intake may increase DHT levels, but its impact on hair loss is minimal compared to genetic factors. Excessive caffeine can cause health issues, and its effects on hair loss are not directly applicable to humans based on rat studies.