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research Atrichia Caused by Mutations in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene Is a Phenocopy of Generalized Atrichia Caused by Mutations in the Hairless Gene

139 citations , September 2001 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Mutations in the Vitamin D receptor gene can cause hair loss similar to mutations in the Hairless gene.

research Atrichia With Papular Lesions in a Chinese Family Caused by Novel Compound Heterozygous Mutations and Literature Review

3 citations , January 2013 in “Dermatology”

New genetic mutations causing hair loss were found in a Chinese family.

research Novel Hairless Mutations in Two Kindreds with Autosomal Recessive Papular Atrichia

66 citations , December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

New mutations in the hairless gene may cause hair loss and affect bone development.

research The Role of Vitamin D Receptor Mutations in the Development of Alopecia

109 citations , June 2011 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology”

Vitamin D receptor mutations can cause alopecia by affecting hair growth genes.

research Interactions of the Vitamin D Receptor with the Corepressor Hairless

42 citations , July 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry”

Most Hairless gene mutations reduce its ability to work with the Vitamin D Receptor, which might explain a certain type of hair loss.

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community 15 Week Update of Oral Consumption of Topical Minoxidil. 3 drops Keeps 5% (3.75mg) 2x per day with comparison.

in Update 3 years ago

CumShotDiva's update on using topical minoxidil orally in an attempt to regrow hair, which has been met with both support and criticism from other users. The conversation includes discussion of possible side effects and the efficacy of this approach.

community This tells you if you're shedding or losing hair (along with other things like fibrosis)

in Research/Science 31 upvotes 9 months ago

High frequency ultrasonography and HR-MRI can help identify hair shedding causes like inflammation and fibrosis. The conversation discusses the potential of using these technologies to evaluate treatments like Verteporfin for hair regeneration.

community Have some questions about prescription I got from a trichologist

in Chat 1 upvotes 7 months ago

A trichologist prescribed Biotrade Sebomax HR Anti-Hair Loss Tonic, Spectral DNC-N Nanoxidil, Hairfollic Him/Man Vitamins, and Bosley MD DHT blocking supplements instead of finasteride due to potential risks at age 21. The user questions the legitimacy of the treatment and considers seeking a second opinion.

community A better treatment would be a localized 5ar inhibitor that breaks down when it enters blood or leaves hair follicle

in Chat 1 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses the need for a localized 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that only affects the scalp without systemic side effects, similar to pyrilutamide's approach. Current treatments like topical liposomal finasteride and dutasteride are mentioned, but concerns about their systemic effects and lack of research are highlighted.

community Hair progress over 7 years (Oral fin 1mg + oral min 2.5mg + topical min 5% + micro-needling)

in Progress Pictures 194 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared a 7-year hair progress journey, starting with occasional minoxidil use and later including a finasteride prescription, online prescriptions, and microneedling. Significant hair growth was achieved, but side effects led to a reduction in medication dosage.

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