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research Hair Defects and Pup Loss in Mice with Targeted Deletion of the First Cut Repeat Domain of theCux/CDPHomeoprotein Gene

48 citations , August 1998 in “Developmental Biology”

In this study, researchers created a mutant mouse lacking the first cut repeat in the Cux/CDP protein, resulting in curly vibrissae and wavy hair, supporting the role of Cux/CDP's DNA binding domains in gene regulation during development.

research Acquired pili torti--a structural hair shaft defect in anorexia nervosa.

15 citations , March 1996 in “PubMed”

This study found that 82.3% of girls with anorexia nervosa had pili torti, an acquired hair defect, suggesting a potential link to excess vitamin A intake.

research Correction of Hair Shaft Defects through Allele-Specific Silencing of Mutant Krt75

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

This study demonstrated that RNA interference targeting mutant keratin genes can effectively correct hair shaft structural defects in a mouse model by reducing mutant gene expression.

research Curly : a new hair defect mutation in the SELH/bc mouse strain

January 2009

This study mapped the curly mutation in mice to a specific region on chromosome 11, identifying it as a candidate model for studying human genetic hair disorders.

research MULTIPLE DEFECTS OF THE HAIR SHAFT IN NETHERTON'S DISEASE.

58 citations , November 1969 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This report describes two patients with ichthyosis linearis circumflexa exhibiting symptoms resembling Netherton's disease, noting multiple hair shaft defects and discussing a possible connection to aminoaciduria.

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community Ultrasound can show you if your hair will ever grow back

in Research/Science 41 upvotes 5 months ago

Ultrasound imaging can non-invasively detect active and inactive hair follicles, inflammation, and fibrosis, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies. It may help assess hair growth potential and diagnose scalp issues, but some users believe in trying treatments regardless of ultrasound results.

community Day 1 vs Day 168 (today) of defeating the norwood reaper

1528 upvotes 2 years ago

The user achieved significant hair regrowth using topical 5% minoxidil and oral 1mg finasteride daily, especially around the temples. They experienced minimal side effects, with initial difficulty maintaining erections that resolved after a few weeks.

community So defeated and tired of nothing working

6 upvotes 1 year ago

A 25-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia has been using minoxidil, spironolactone, and dutasteride but sees little improvement in hair thinning. She is considering switching to oral minoxidil and exploring other treatments like PRP and hair systems.

community Eirion ET-02( RS 5441) managed to defeat rodents, finally

in Technology 67 upvotes 1 year ago

ET-02 (RS 5441) shows promising results for hair growth, performing better in humans than in mice. There is debate over the effectiveness compared to minoxidil, with some users wanting more detailed data.

community Started balding/maturing hairline at 18…. Feel defeated

7 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The conversation is about dealing with early hair loss and considering treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Users suggest starting treatment early and discuss the effectiveness and side effects of these medications.

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