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    GlossaryAdipose Tissue (Fat Tissue)

    connective tissue that stores energy as body fat

    Adipose tissue, commonly known as body fat, is a type of connective tissue that stores energy in the form of fat. It also serves as insulation to help regulate body temperature and provides cushioning to protect internal organs. This tissue is composed of adipocytes, which are specialized cells that store lipids, and it plays a crucial role in metabolic processes and hormone production.

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      community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes 6 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

      community Why I really believe the tension theory is the cause of MPB

      in Research/Science  70 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.

      community Started Finasteride almost three months ago and I'm upset

      in Update  153 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.

      community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost

      in Chat  49 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.

      community Why only the top of the head?!

      in Chat 1 year ago
      Why the top of the head is affected by hair loss more than other areas, and treatments such as surgery, medications like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 to treat it.