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research A Guide to Studying Human Hair Follicle Cycling In Vivo

212 citations , September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This article presents a comprehensive guide for classifying human hair follicle cycle stages in vivo using scalp xenografts on immunocompromised mice, offering valuable resources for researchers in the field.

research Adenosine Promotes Human Hair Growth and Inhibits Catagen Transition In Vitro: Role of the Outer Root Sheath Keratinocytes

3 citations , November 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

In this study, researchers reported that adenosine stimulated hair shaft elongation in cultured human hair follicles by promoting proliferation and prolonging the anagen phase, suggesting the A2B adenosine receptor in outer root sheath keratinocytes as a promising target for treating hair growth disorders like alopecia.

research Clinical relevance of hair microscopy in alopecia

15 citations , July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This review discusses the role of hair microscopy in diagnosing alopecia, stating that while it excludes diagnoses related to hair breakage, it only confirms nonspecific short anagen in alopecia cases.

research Hair anatomy for the clinician

139 citations , July 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This article discusses the structure of hair follicles and their significance in evaluating hair disorders, but it does not report any new research findings.

research Dexpanthenol may be a novel treatment for male androgenetic alopecia: Analysis of nine cases

7 citations , April 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

In this study, nine male cases of androgenetic alopecia showed marked improvement after receiving systemic dexpanthenol treatment.

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community Help me understand hair/shed cycles. After 6 months of Fin, losing ground again

15 upvotes 4 years ago

After 6 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling, the user experienced hair regrowth but then noticed a significant shed, returning to the initial state of hair loss. Another user responded that shedding every 6-8 months is normal when using finasteride and advised to continue the treatment for thicker hair regrowth.

community Anyone else find themselves staring at other men with full heads of hair?

in Chat 207 upvotes 9 months ago

A 19-year-old discusses feelings of envy towards men with full heads of hair, sharing their experience with hair loss since age 16. They have been using oral minoxidil and topical finasteride for two years, with initial improvement but continued shedding, and are considering switching to dutasteride.

community Hair greed made me switch to Dut too early

in Chat 42 upvotes 1 year ago

The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.

community Topical Dutasteride. Does it work?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 13 upvotes 2 years ago

Topical dutasteride may be effective for hair loss by staying in the scalp and minimizing bloodstream absorption, potentially improving hair results and reducing side effects. The user seeks advice on its effectiveness.

community Minoxidil hairs not growing to full length

in Minoxidil 22 upvotes 1 year ago

New hair growth from minoxidil and finasteride is not reaching full length, possibly due to slow growth cycles. Users discuss dosing strategies for oral minoxidil to improve efficacy and minimize side effects, with advice against consuming topical minoxidil orally.

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learn Adenosine

Molecule the body uses for energy, used as a cosmetic hair-lotion ingredient

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

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Peppermint

herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair

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