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research Molecular characterization, expression and methylation status analysis of BMP4 gene in skin tissue of Liaoning cashmere goat during hair follicle cycle

18 citations , July 2016 in “Genetica”

This study found that in Liaoning cashmere goats, the BMP4 gene shows increased transcription from the anagen stage to telogen, and higher gene methylation correlates with reduced expression in skin tissue.

research Hair through the female life cycle

40 citations , December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This article reviews how chronological aging affects female scalp hair growth and suggests that multiple factors, including environmental influences, contribute to female pattern hair loss; no new clinical results are presented.

research The genetically programmed hair growth cycle and alopecia: what is there to know?

3 citations , June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

This review discusses recent advances in hair follicle research, highlighting therapeutic and cosmetic applications, but reports no new study results.

research ISID0192 - Three-dimensional ultra-high frequency ultrasound facilitates image processing to visualize microstructural changes of hair follicles and detects distinct disease phases of alopecia areata

April 2023

This study utilized 3D ultra-high frequency ultrasound to effectively detect different disease phases of alopecia areata by visualizing hair follicle structures and identifying unique pathological signs, offering a promising non-invasive diagnostic tool that surpasses conventional methods.

research Hair follicle characteristics as early marker of Type 2 Diabetes

13 citations , August 2016 in “Medical Hypotheses”

This review discusses the potential of evaluating hair follicle characteristics as early indicators of vascular impairment and organ damage in pre-diabetic individuals, but reports no new clinical results.

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community PP405 Hair Loss Drug: Phase 1 Human Results & Biopsy Insights

213 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment undergoing trials, with discussions on its effectiveness and comparison to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is skepticism about its status as a cure, with hopes for future advancements in genetic treatments like CRISPR.

community progress has been insane, been having a bad shed for about a month or 2, can anyone explain?

in Progress Pictures 678 upvotes 2 years ago

User experienced significant hair regrowth using minoxidil and dutasteride, along with microneedling, vitamins, and massages. Despite recent shedding, they hope it's a synchronized hair cycle and plan to continue the treatment.

community 24M - Crown regrow journey - 1 Month update

in Progress Pictures 16 upvotes 2 years ago

A 24-year-old shares a 1-month update on his hair regrowth journey using 1mg oral finasteride, 10mg oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and pyrilutamide. Replies suggest it may take a few hair cycles for vellus hairs to mature into normal hairs, with progress varying by individual.

community Why don’t people just just DUT instead of FIN?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 48 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride (DUT) versus finasteride (FIN) for hair loss treatment, with some users preferring DUT for its effectiveness while others choose FIN due to its approval status, better long-term data, and lower risk of side effects. Users share personal experiences with both medications, including side effects and effectiveness.

community 5+ years on meds, still losing

in Progress Pictures 11 months ago

The user has been on finasteride and minoxidil since 2020 and increased dutasteride and minoxidil doses in June 2024, but still experiences hair loss. Despite trying pyrilutamide without success, opinions vary on whether the hair loss is significant, with some suggesting it might be due to lighting, angles, or a regular shedding cycle.

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learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Follistatin

Protein that blocks activin, a growth-regulating signal

learn Estradiol

Estrogen hormone, prescribed in tablet, patch and gel forms

learn Thymosin Beta 4

learn Hair Transplant

What happens after a hair transplant? Expect mild swelling and redness, with new hair growth starting in 3 to 6 months.
When will I see new hair growth after a hair transplant? New hair growth usually starts 2-4 months after a hair transplant.

learn Vitis vinifera

Does Vitis vinifera help protect hair follicles from damage? Grape compounds show antioxidant activity in lab studies and affected the hair cycle in mice; no study, in animals or people, shows they protect hair follicles.
What is Vitis vinifera, and does it benefit hair health? Grape (Vitis vinifera) extracts show antioxidant activity in lab studies and affected the hair cycle in mice, but no human trial shows they help hair growth.

learn Cyproterone

How long does it take for cyproterone to work on hair loss? There is no reliable published figure for how fast cyproterone works on hair loss: the hair cycle means nothing shows for months, the one randomised trial assessed women at twelve months, and community reports range from about six months to two years — with some people seeing no change at all.

learn SCUBE3

Signalling protein made in the hair follicle

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