52 citations
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March 2015 in “Tissue Engineering Part C Methods”
This study presented 3D images of humandermis, revealing fewer elastic fibers near hair follicles compared to other regions, which may aid future skin engineering efforts.
11 citations
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February 2019 in “Stem cells international”
In this study, researchers found that while both hair follicles and skin dermis-derived neural crest stem cells are suitable for large-scale manufacturing, skin dermis cells grow faster and are easier to obtain.
This study developed a biomimetic 3D skin model with vascularization potential to assess the impact of nano-zinc oxide (nano-ZnO), finding that nano-ZnO significantly influenced genes related to apoptosis, inflammation, and oxidative stress in skin cells.
January 2020 in “Open University of Cape Town (University of Cape Town)”
In this study, neonatal mouse mesenchymal cells showed hair-inducing capabilities, which were lost during in vitro propagation but could be partially restored through specific high-density culture methods.
This study found that radiation negatively impacts the survival and proliferation of fibroblasts on humandermis transplants, but hair follicle pores enhance cell viability even after irradiation.
A 19-year-old male is experiencing hair shedding while using oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermastamping, and saw palmetto, and is considering switching to finasteride for better results. Users suggest that saw palmetto may not be effective and recommend finasteride instead, while also discussing other treatments like rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and pumpkin seed oil.
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Nizoral 2% shampoo every three days, and dermastamping, without adding minoxidil due to satisfaction with current results. Initial side effects like erectile dysfunction and dry eyes resolved over time.
The user is using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for hair regrowth, with plans for a future hair transplant. They are considering additional treatments like dermastamping and exploring options for dutasteride, which is unavailable in their country.
A user claimed significant hair regrowth over 18 months using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, dermastamping, and supplements without a transplant. Commenters were skeptical, suspecting a hair system might be involved.
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