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    GlossaryEstrogen Signaling

    hormone estrogen communicates with cells to regulate functions

    Estrogen signaling refers to the process by which the hormone estrogen communicates with cells to regulate various biological functions. This involves estrogen binding to its receptors, which can be located on the cell surface or within the cell, leading to changes in gene expression and cellular activity. This signaling pathway is crucial for reproductive health, bone density, and even hair growth, and disruptions in estrogen signaling can contribute to conditions like alopecia and osteoporosis.

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      community The Real Reason For Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science 3 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to scalp fibrosis and tension, which result from chronic mechanical stress and androgenic signaling. Treatments include blocking androgens with finasteride, promoting hair growth with topical minoxidil, and improving scalp mobility through exercises.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  91 upvotes 3 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.