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Genetic testing for cancer risk can lead to early and life-saving treatments in people without symptoms.
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5 / 1000+ results research Involvement of the Edar Signaling in the Control of Hair Follicle Involution (Catagen)
This study found that Edar signaling plays a role in regulating the hair cycle and apoptosis in hair follicle keratinocytes during the catagen phase in mice.
research Cyclin‐dependent kinase 4 expression alters the number of keratinocyte stem cells in the mouse hair follicle
This study found that altering cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) levels in the bulge region of hair follicles affects the balance of stem cell numbers, potentially influencing hair follicle self-renewal and proliferation.
research 4th Intercontinental Meeting of Hair Research Societies 2004 The "World of Hair"
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research Meeting report: The 15thannual meeting of the European hair research society
The conference highlighted new diagnostic tools, the role of genetics in hair loss, and emerging treatments.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Calling out *diffuse thinners* here -- Have you ruled out other factors?
Diffuse hair loss is often linked to genetics but can also be due to health issues like thyroid problems and low vitamin or iron levels. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some seeing improvements after addressing health issues.
community Oral Minoxidil Is Turning Me Into a Gorilla
Oral minoxidil is causing excessive body hair growth, including on the face, back, and shoulders, while not improving scalp hairline. Users suggest laser hair removal and switching to topical minoxidil to manage unwanted hair growth.
community How is this even possible that there is no cure till now
There is no permanent cure for hair loss; treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants require ongoing use and are not universally effective. Genetic complexity and financial incentives for ongoing treatments hinder the development of a definitive cure.
community The irony of balding while being hairy
The conversation discusses the frustration of having excessive body hair while experiencing scalp hair loss, with mentions of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants using body hair. Users share experiences and advice, noting the role of genetics and DHT in hair growth patterns.
community Say goodbye to facial hair development Dutasteride
A 19-year-old started Dutasteride at 17 to combat aggressive hair thinning, which halted his facial hair development despite having strong beard genetics. He also used oral and topical Minoxidil without success for facial hair, and the discussion highlights the impact of DHT blockers on beard growth.
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2 / 801 results- Thinning hair over time? It might not just be genetics: lack of B1 and B2 could be silently working against you. There is no verified human trial showing that B1 or B2 deficiency causes thinning hair or that correcting it regrows hair; a 2019 review concludes the role of micronutrients in hair loss is real but unclear and still needs controlled trials.
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