46 citations
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November 1998 in “Experimental Cell Research”
This study found that K15 is variably expressed in sheep and mouse hair follicles, with specific patterns suggesting a role in the early stages of keratinocyte differentiation.
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October 1985 in “The Journal of Cell Biology”
This study identified two types of hard alpha-keratin filament assemblies in developing human hair follicles, which may help investigate the structural framework of mammalian keratin appendages.
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April 2019 in “Journal of structural biology”
This study found that coconut oil impedes hair hydration more effectively than soybean oil by penetrating deeper, and suggested a new model for intermediatefilament assembly in hair.
The user is 10 days post-hair transplant, pleased with the results so far, and hopes for increased density. The procedure was done at Vanity Hospital in Istanbul, with around 3400-3750 grafts used.
The user experienced hair shedding after increasing minoxidil from 5% to 7% with latanoprost, possibly causing telogen effluvium. They are on HRT with Lupron, Estradiol, and Raloxifene, and are concerned about the shedding's duration.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1 mg) for 2 years and 7 months and topical minoxidil (5%) for about 13 years, with no side effects reported. The user noted many shedding phases but observed stronger hair regrowth each time, leading to increased confidence and positive feedback from others.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. The original poster mentions adding dutasteride to their regimen alongside finasteride, noting thicker hair, while others share experiences and concerns about these treatments.
Dutasteride is discussed as a treatment that makes hair loss impossible, with some users sharing experiences of hair regrowth and side effects. Finasteride and oral minoxidil are also mentioned as treatments, with concerns about side effects and effectiveness.