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nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Tsc2 Disruption in Mesenchymal Progenitors Regulates Hair Follicles and TGF Beta Signaling
Disrupting the Tsc2 gene in certain cells leads to thicker skin, larger hair, and changes in hair growth signaling, which can be partly reversed with specific treatment.
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Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
research Normal Hair Growth in Children
Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
research The Morphological Structure of Female Telogen Effluvium and Alopecia Areata Hairs According to Curriculum Contents of Beauty Art Department
The study confirmed that changes in hair structure in women with hair loss conditions matched what is taught in beauty college trichology courses.
research Hair Shaft Disorders: A Rare Case Series
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of hair shaft disorders require understanding their unique causes and avoiding hair-damaging practices.
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5 / 55 resultscommunity Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT
Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.
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 Update about Hair Follicle Glucose Metabolism: New Clinical Data Collection with Ex-President Of American Board Of Hair Restoration Surgery.
David Barreto shared that a London-based research group is conducting a 12-month trial for a new nutraceutical treatment for pattern hair loss, designed with Dr. Carlos Puig. The trial aims to provide robust data, with results expected in 1-2 years, potentially representing a significant advancement since finasteride’s introduction in 1997.
community Scientific Review: Caffeine shampoo does NOT stop hair loss. False claims and "fake" research. 19 References included.
Alpecin Caffeine shampoo is ineffective for stopping hair loss, with unreliable supporting research. Finasteride is effective in reducing hair loss by lowering DHT levels.
community Has anyone here tried topical synthetic prostaglandins (Bimatoprost, Latanoprost, cetirizine) to stimulate hair growth?
The conversation discusses using topical synthetic prostaglandins like Bimatoprost, Latanoprost, and cetirizine for hair growth. The user shares a link suggesting these treatments may be effective.