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    GlossaryMelanocytes (pigment cells)

    specialized cells that produce melanin, giving color to skin

    Melanocytes are specialized cells located in the skin, hair follicles, and eyes that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. These cells play a crucial role in protecting the skin from UV radiation by absorbing and dissipating harmful rays.

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      in Chat  9 upvotes 3 years ago
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      in Product  23 upvotes 4 years ago
      Using a combination of Stemoxydine, minoxidil, dutasteride, and keto shampoo to achieve extreme hair and beard growth. The user has experienced positive results with terminal hairs at the hairline and an increase in density to their stubble after several weeks of use.

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      in Research/Science  113 upvotes 1 month ago
      A potential treatment for alopecia involving a protein that calms hair follicles has shown promise in rats, but skepticism remains about its applicability to humans. Many users express doubt about the timeline for effective hair loss treatments, comparing it to past unfulfilled promises.