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research Molecular Phenotyping of Lichen Planopilaris Revealed Dysregulation of Cholesterol/Fatty Acid Metabolism, Fibrosis, and Mast Cell Pathways
Lichen planopilaris involves disrupted fat metabolism, increased scarring, and mast cell activity.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Gene Expression Analysis Revealed Cholesterol, Fatty Acid, and Mast Cell Pathways
Targeting cholesterol, fatty acids, fibrosis, and mast cells may help treat CCCA.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Is Associated With Dysregulation of Cholesterol Biosynthesis Pathways, Fibrosis, and Mast Cells
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia involves disrupted cholesterol pathways, fibrosis, and increased mast cells.
research Alterations in Pattern Baldness According to Sex: Hair Metabolomics Approach
Hair loss causes differ between men and women due to changes in hormone levels and inflammation-related pathways.
research Pain, Itch, and Quality of Life in Persons with Keloids
Keloids significantly reduce quality of life, and treating symptoms should be prioritized.
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5 / 125 resultscommunity Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?
The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.
community Interesting article links major MPB theories to western diet (and life-style)
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
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 Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.
Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)
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.