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GlossaryCapra hircus (goat)

domestic goat species used for milk, meat, and hair

Capra hircus, commonly known as the domestic goat, is a species of goat domesticated from the wild goat of Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. They are kept for their milk, meat, hair, and skins, and play a significant role in agriculture and economy.

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Effects of Maintaining Solstice Light and Temperature on Reproductive Activity, Coat Growth, Plasma Prolactin, and Melatonin in Goats

research Effects of Maintaining Solstice Light and Temperature on Reproductive Activity, Coat Growth, Plasma Prolactin, and Melatonin in Goats

47 citations, May 1999 in “Reproduction”

Goat reproductive activity and coat growth are affected by light and temperature, with temperature altering prolactin levels and hair growth, but not melatonin or estrus onset.

research Monitoring of Clinical Signs in Goats with Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies

35 citations, March 2010 in “BMC veterinary research”

Goats with BSE or scrapie show varying symptoms, and using only clinical signs may not detect all scrapie cases.

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 The Localization and Characterization of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Receptors and the Investigation of Melatonin Receptors on the Hair Follicles of Seasonal and Non-Seasonal Fiber-Producing Goats

26 citations, October 1996 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology”

Goat hair follicles have insulin-like growth factor-I receptors that might affect hair growth, but no melatonin receptors were found.

research Preparation And Characterization Of Herbal Shampoo From Goat Milk And Natural Extract

9 citations, October 2019 in “Journal of Physics Conference Series”

Herbal shampoos with goat milk and natural extracts could be good natural alternatives to commercial shampoos.

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community Kevin Mann(Haircafe) is the GOAT

in Update 416 upvotes 6 months ago

A user praised Kevin Mann for his hair loss advice, crediting finasteride and minoxidil with tretinoin for saving their hair. Other users shared similar experiences and expressed frustration over Mann's channel being affected by past controversies.

community 22M 8.5 months oral fin / 4 months topical min

in Progress Pictures 580 upvotes 8 months ago

A 22-year-old man shared his 8.5-month experience with oral finasteride and 4-month experience with topical minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement in hair density and hairline without side effects. Other users expressed envy and curiosity about his results, with some sharing their own varied experiences with hair loss treatments.

community What hair does to a man... Mohamed Salah Hair Transplant

in Transplants 727 upvotes 1 week ago

Mohamed Salah's hair transformation, possibly involving a hair transplant, has improved his appearance. There is discussion about using finasteride and hair fibers for hair maintenance.

community Dr. Bloxham Verteporfin Update #5

in Research/Science 79 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions an update on Dr. Bloxham's Verteporfin treatment.

community Is it possible that dutasteride won’t make you depressedd if finasteride did?

in Chat 16 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses whether dutasteride might cause less depression than finasteride for hair loss treatment, with some users suggesting it could due to different mechanisms of action or molecular size, while others express skepticism or share personal experiences with these medications.

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