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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
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extract, clone, and reinsert your own hair cells
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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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research T Helper 17 Cell/Regulatory T-Cell Imbalance in Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa: The Link to Hair Follicle Dissection, Obesity, Smoking, and Autoimmune Comorbidities
An imbalance between certain immune cells is linked to a chronic skin condition and may be influenced by obesity, smoking, and autoimmune issues.
research Penetration and Distribution in Human Skin Focusing on the Hair Follicle
Targeting drugs to hair follicles can treat skin conditions, but reaching deep follicle areas is hard and needs more research.
research Understanding the Functional Contribution of Dermal Stem Cells to Hair Follicle Regeneration and Skin Wound Healing
Dermal stem cells help regenerate hair follicles and heal skin wounds.
research A Learning Module in Hair Restoration Surgery: A Simple and Economic Method to Learn All Steps of Strip Method of Hair Follicles Harvesting and Implantation
Garg and Garg created an affordable, easy-to-use training program for hair restoration surgery using everyday items, which can teach a technician the basics in 3-4 weeks with two hours of daily practice.
research Hair Transplantation in East Asians
Hair transplantation in East Asians needs special techniques to ensure natural results and prevent complications due to their unique hair and scalp characteristics.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity TWIST-1 and the cure: Is it really that easy?
TWIST-1 gene's role in hair loss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hair growth and reduce hair follicle sensitivity to DHT.
community HairClone developing cell replacement treatments for Hair Loss
HairClone is developing cell replacement treatments to rejuvenate and generate hair follicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism about the need for crowdfunding.
community Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.
A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.
community Hair follicle cloning is already possible
Hair follicle cloning is claimed to be possible but not widely available due to potential safety issues, such as cancer risks. Current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are not effective for everyone, and there is frustration over limited access to these medications.
community Minoxidil experiment on single hair follicle
Minoxidil was applied to a single miniaturized hair follicle over four months, resulting in less miniaturization but not yet terminal growth. The user used a 5% minoxidil solution, specifically the Regaine brand, and observed changes using a handheld WiFi microscope.