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research Hair Analysis Provides a Historical Record of Cortisol Levels in Cushing's Syndrome

217 citations , July 2009 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes”

This study found that hair cortisol levels were significantly higher in patients with Cushing's Syndrome compared to healthy controls, suggesting hair analysis can provide historical information on cortisol exposure.

research Analysis of Apoptotic Cell Death in Human Hair Follicles In Vivo andIn Vitro

140 citations , December 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Apoptosis in hair follicles varies by growth phase, with TGF-β possibly starting the catagen phase.

research A Novel Human Type II Cytokeratin, K6hf, Specifically Expressed in the Companion Layer of the Hair Follicle

139 citations , December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

This study identified a new type II cytokeratin, named K6hf, exclusively expressed in the companion layer of the human hair follicle, distinguishing it from other keratins and suggesting a unique biochemical role.

research Hair anatomy for the clinician

139 citations , July 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This article discusses the structure of hair follicles and their significance in evaluating hair disorders, but it does not report any new research findings.

research Association between Smoking and Hair Loss: Another Opportunity for Health Education against Smoking?

102 citations , January 2003 in “Dermatology”

This review discusses the potential link between smoking and hair loss and suggests that raising awareness about this association could enhance anti-smoking education efforts.

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community Has anyone here actually undergone experimental (grey market) hair cell therapy/follicle cloning?

7 upvotes 5 months ago

Hair cell therapy and follicle cloning are still in experimental stages, with treatments like hair multiplication and regenerative hair therapy being marketed but not yet proven to create unlimited new follicles. There is skepticism about the effectiveness and legitimacy of these treatments, with some considering them scams.

community Has anyone tried either of the new exosome based hair loss treatments (ExoFlo and XoFlo)? If so what were your results like?

5 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments ExoFlo and XoFlo use exosomes from stem cells to stimulate hair growth. The user seeks feedback on results from those who tried these treatments.

community Does anyone think their hair loss is thyroid related?

10 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss may be linked to thyroid issues, with some individuals noticing changes in hair texture when taking substances affecting the thyroid. Treatments mentioned include a topical mix of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, along with microneedling.

community If ancient hunter gatherer women had just selected for men with hair we wouldn't be in this mess

in Satire 128 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss is humorously blamed on ancient selection preferences, with discussions on genetics and societal norms. Treatments like finasteride are mentioned as modern solutions.

community Anyone here have a lot of knowledge on hair follicle stem cells and progenitor cells for PP405?

in Chat 4 upvotes 8 months ago

Hair follicle stem cells remain in bald individuals, but progenitor cells do not, raising questions about hair regrowth claims by Pelage. PP405 is discussed as a potential treatment, with skepticism about its effectiveness compared to existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

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learn Hair Transplant

Is there any downtime after a hair transplant? Most patients can return to normal activities within 1 to 3 days after a hair transplant.
What type of anesthesia is used for hair transplants? Hair transplants are typically performed under local anesthesia with optional sedation.
Is the hair transplant procedure performed under local or general anesthesia? Hair transplant procedures are typically performed under local anesthesia.

learn Finasteride

Does hair strand thickness decrease in men with androgenic alopecia? Can finasteride help restore it? Androgenic alopecia thins hair strands by miniaturizing follicles. The pivotal finasteride trials (1,553 men, 1 mg/day, two years) report increased hair counts and improved assessed appearance, but they measured density, not the diameter of individual strands, so the effect on thickness itself is not established.

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Who can safely use spironolactone for hair thinning and androgen-related hair loss? Women with androgen-related hair loss can safely use spironolactone under medical supervision.

learn Valproic acid

an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition

learn Cetirizine

popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor

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bioflavonoid found in plants with antioxidant and hair stimulating properties

learn Low Level Laser Therapy

laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects

learn Follistatin

glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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