9 citations
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February 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
This review discusses the complexity and genetic organization of human keratin gene clusters and addresses the ongoing need for an updated unified naming system; it reports no new clinical results.
This review summarizes recent genetic research on hidradenitis suppurativa, highlighting potential therapeutic targets and genetic mutations, but reports no new clinical findings.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology”
This study found that GPC1 is a crucial regulator of angiogenesis in human dermal microvascular endothelial cells, indicating its potential as a target for treating alopecia.
A 19-year-old paused weightlifting due to hair loss concerns, using finasteride to improve hair condition. Others advised continuing gym workouts while using finasteride, as it doesn't harm hair, and emphasized focusing on fitness and confidence.
A 27-year-old male physician improved hair density using minoxidil 5% foam and finasteride 1mg every other day, with initial sexual side effects that subsided. He recommends trying finasteride for a year but warns against dutasteride due to potential liver effects.
A 25-year-old man with hair loss from bleach damage is using oral minoxidil and considering adding Dutasteride for better regrowth and prevention. He seeks advice on Dutasteride's effectiveness and potential benefits over finasteride, and is also curious about RU58841.
The post discusses the high cost of hair loss treatments from companies like Keeps and Roman, and suggests cheaper alternatives like GoodRx. Users share their experiences with different providers, costs, and methods of obtaining finasteride, a common hair loss treatment.
Hair loss is linked to DHT, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being common but not definitive. Economic interests influence research, and there is potential for new treatments like PP405 and RU58841.