This study found that the Nod factor from Rhizobium meliloti, particularly at concentrations of 10-8 and 10-7 M, induced specific membrane depolarization and root-hair deformation in Medicago sativa, depending on the stage of cell differentiation.
December 2022 in “Journal of Tropical Pharmacy and Chemistry”
This study evaluated a hair tonic formulated from oil palm leaf extract, finding it demonstrated very strong antioxidant activity and could prevent hairdecolorization from sun exposure, with effective concentrations ranging from 25 to 200 ppm.
February 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”
This study found that in adult mouse skin, somatosensory axon plasticity is highly dynamic and influenced by epithelial-neural crosstalk and intrinsic neural mechanisms.
Hair loss resumed 10 months after a transplant despite using finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and an itchy scalp.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are discussed, with some users expressing skepticism about finding a permanent cure. Current treatments are considered effective but not a permanent solution, and there's a call for advanced AI to focus on solving male pattern baldness.
The user is mostly satisfied with their hair transplant of 3206 grafts from Bogota Hairlines in Colombia, noting the right side feels stringy. They have been using oral minoxidil and finasteride, and recently added topical GHK-cu to enhance growth.
The user experienced worsening hair loss after 8 months of using finasteride and minoxidil, with no initial shedding or improvement. Suggestions included checking for autoimmune issues, thyroid problems, and consulting a dermatologist.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.