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GlossaryFollistatin

protein that inhibits activins, influencing muscle growth and hair

Follistatin, also known as FS or FST, is a protein that plays a crucial role in regulating various biological processes by binding to and inhibiting members of the TGF-beta superfamily, particularly activins. This inhibition is important for controlling muscle growth, inflammation, and tissue repair. In the context of hair biology, follistatin has been studied for its potential to promote hair growth and counteract conditions like alopecia by modulating the activity of growth factors involved in hair follicle development.

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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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research Hair Growth Control by Follistatin

January 2004 in “Enshou saisei”

Follistatin is important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.

research Activin A and Follistatin Influence Hair Follicle Development in Mice

January 2007

Activin A and Follistatin affect how mouse hair follicles grow.

research Immunohistochemical Expression of Cytokeratin 15, Cytokeratin 19, Follistatin, and Bmi-1 in Basal Cell Carcinoma

10 citations , December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

CK 15, follistatin, and Bmi-1 can help differentiate basal cell carcinoma from squamous cell carcinoma.

The Activin Binding Proteins Follistatin and Follistatin-Related Protein Are Differentially Regulated In Vitro and During Cutaneous Wound Repair

research The Activin Binding Proteins Follistatin and Follistatin-Related Protein Are Differentially Regulated In Vitro and During Cutaneous Wound Repair

46 citations , December 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology”

FLRG and follistatin have different roles in wound healing.

research Impact of One-Week Administration of Dihydrotestosterone in Rat Anterior Pituitary Gland

1 citations , October 2022 in “International journal of endocrinology”

Dihydrotestosterone changes some hormone-related gene expressions in rat pituitary glands but doesn't affect the estrous cycle.

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community Follistatin, thoughts about a potential treatment ?

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 2 years ago

Follistatin, known for inhibiting myostatin and promoting muscle growth in mice, is being discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

community Injections of follistatin and growth factors shown to improve hair growth in study

7 upvotes 13 years ago

Injections of follistatin and growth factors can improve hair growth. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Hair Regrowth Following a Wnt- and Follistatin- Containing Treatment: Safety and Efficacy in a First-in-Man Phase 1 Clinical Trial: Scientific, Peer-Reviewed Dermatology Article Indexed with MEDLINE/PubMed

5 upvotes 11 years ago

A treatment containing Wnt and Follistatin was found to be safe and effective for hair regrowth in a Phase 1 clinical trial. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

community 30-Min Dermatology Visit – Best Questions to Ask About Balding? ( 175$ )

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and other options like PRP and ketoconazole. It highlights the importance of asking specific questions during a dermatology visit to determine the cause of hair loss and appropriate treatments.