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research Demonstration of the Human Hair Shaft as Transmitter/Receiver of Electromagnetic Forces

2 citations , July 2016 in “Journal of nature and science”

This study found that human hair shafts emit electromagnetic signals that can create images through thin glass barriers, potentially influenced by static electricity.

research A case of altered hair texture after resolution of alopecia areata

May 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

New hair after alopecia areata can be thinner and change color but usually keeps the same shape.

The Effect of Cilostazol, a Phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) Inhibitor, on Human Hair Growth with Dual Promoting Mechanisms

research The effect of cilostazol, a phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) inhibitor, on human hair growth with the dual promoting mechanisms

21 citations , April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

This study found that topical cilostazol promotes hair growth, enhances hair follicle activities, and may serve as a potential treatment for alopecia.

research Microscopic sex-based differentiation of human scalp hair among university students in Nigeria

January 2025 in “Science World Journal”

This study found distinct sex-based differences in the microscopic characteristics of scalp hair among a Nigerian population, providing valuable forensic data specific to this group.

research Comparative studies of hair shaft components between healthy and diseased donors

May 2024 in “PloS one”

This study examined hair mineral and free amino acid components in various diseases and found that when using effect size analysis, specific components related to diabetes and other conditions were identified, suggesting their potential as novel health indicators.

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community Possible topical option for preventing BDNF-related hair loss

6 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses hair loss linked to BDNF-increasing nootropics like Semax and Lions Mane. Suggested topical treatments include capsaicin, beta-glucan, and ginseng to counteract TGF-B activation.

community Long Hair DHI Hair Transplant, 2750 grafts.

in Transplants 457 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their experience with a Long Hair DHI Hair Transplant, receiving 2,750 grafts. They plan to continue using Dutasteride and Topical Minoxidil post-surgery.

community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT

in Research/Science 595 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.

community can we talk about the effect of DHT on hair TEXTURE (not just thickness/density)

41 upvotes 1 month ago

Finasteride treatment improved hair texture and reduced frizz for some users, though full restoration of original texture may take time. Hair texture changes were noted across the head, with some areas responding faster to treatment.

community Weed/THC effects on hair growth/hair loss, and vitality of organ-culture human follicle studies (research review)

4 upvotes 1 year ago

Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Exosomes

Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles

learn Ketoconazole

antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

learn Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

learn Thymosin Beta 4

learn Cetirizine

How does cetirizine reduce inflammation linked to hair loss? Cetirizine is proposed to lower prostaglandin D2 and raise prostaglandin E2 around hair follicles; three small trials of a compounded 1% topical report modest increases in hair density and shaft thickness, with minoxidil doing better head-to-head. Topical cetirizine is off-label and unapproved for hair loss, and the evidence is too thin to call it effective or safe.

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