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GlossaryFocal Adhesion

specialized cell structures connecting internal skeleton to external environment

Focal adhesions are specialized structures where cells attach to their surrounding environment, such as the extracellular matrix. They act like anchor points, connecting the cell's internal skeleton to the outside world, and play a crucial role in cell movement, signaling, and survival.

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research Transcriptome Analysis to Identify the Downstream Genes of Androgen Receptor in Dermal Papilla Cells

1 citations , January 2022 in “BMC Genomic Data”

The study found that androgen receptors in skin cells mainly affect the focal adhesion pathway and control the caveolin-1 gene, with implications for new treatments for related diseases.

research Mechanisms of Hepatocyte Attachment to Keratin Biomaterials

53 citations , July 2011 in “Biomaterials”

Human liver cells stick to hair protein materials mainly through the liver's asialoglycoprotein receptor.

Melatonin Promotes Cashmere Goat (Capra Hircus) Secondary Hair Follicle Growth: A View from Integrated Analysis of Long Non-Coding and Coding RNAs

research Melatonin Promotes Cashmere Goat (Capra Hircus) Secondary Hair Follicle Growth: A View from Integrated Analysis of Long Non-Coding and Coding RNAs

32 citations , May 2018 in “Cell Cycle”

Melatonin helps Cashmere goats grow more hair by affecting certain genes and cell pathways.

research An Important Role of Podoplanin in Hair Follicle Growth

13 citations , July 2019 in “PLoS ONE”

Deleting podoplanin in mice promotes hair growth by enhancing cell migration.

research Differential Expression Patterns of Specific Long Noncoding RNAs and Competing Endogenous RNA Network in Alopecia Areata

10 citations , February 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry”

Specific RNA patterns are linked to alopecia areata.

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community Fin + Minoxidil + RU + Tretinoin + Castor Oil + Microneedling - 3 months. Opinions?

in Update 25 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, castor oil, and microneedling over three months. There are signs of early hair regrowth, with expectations of fuller hair in a year.

community New Meta: No minoxidil, fin/dut only (including progress pics)

in Progress Pictures 15 upvotes 5 months ago

The user discusses using finasteride and dutasteride for hair regrowth, avoiding minoxidil due to side effects and inconvenience. They find these treatments effective without needing minoxidil.

community LLLT product recommendations (that don’t cost thousands of dollars)

in Product 7 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses affordable low-level light therapy (LLLT) products for hair loss, with users debating the effectiveness of red LEDs versus lasers. The original poster is already using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling, and is seeking budget-friendly LLLT options to add to their regimen.

community Hair greed made me switch to Dut too early

in Chat 42 upvotes 6 months ago

The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.

community (M23)Been on DUT for a year and 1 month- so is a transplant not a good option if DUT doesn’t work🤷‍♂️

in Progress Pictures 25 upvotes 9 months ago

The user has been using Dutasteride for over a year for hair loss and is considering a hair transplant if it doesn't work. Suggestions include adding Minoxidil and microneedling, but some advise against a transplant as the current treatment seems effective.

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