October 2021 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii”
In this study, researchers found no significant association between selected CYP19A1 and ESR2 gene SNPs and female androgenetic alopecia in the Polish population studied.
This review highlights the lack of research on Afro-textured hair, emphasizing the need for better understanding of its genetic traits and molecular structure to develop more effective hair care solutions.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
This review discusses the lipid composition of human hair across ethnic types, effects of damage on lipid content, and associated changes with diseases, but reports no new findings; further research is needed.
Genetic variations influence how people respond to dutasteride for hair loss, with some benefiting more from finasteride. Dutasteride is effective for most, but genetic differences may cause it to be less effective for some.
Cantonese men may experience earlier and faster hair loss due to factors like genetics, stress, late nights, and oily scalps. The region has a significant hair-loss market, and China has a "baldness map" highlighting this pattern.
The conversation discusses alopecia areata and whether diet changes can resolve it. One user mentions that their condition fluctuates without dietary changes, suggesting stress as a possible factor.
Balding scalps have more androgen receptors, leading to increased TGF-beta, which causes blood vessel loss and hair follicle miniaturization. Blocking androgen signaling and TGF-beta may help prevent hair loss.
A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair loss due to telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. He began using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, seeing some regrowth but remains worried about hair density.