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    GlossaryInsulin-like Growth Factor Binding Proteins (IGF Binding Proteins)

    regulate insulin-like growth factors' activity and availability

    Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Proteins (IGFBPs) are a group of proteins that bind to insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), which are hormones involved in growth and development. By binding to IGFs, IGFBPs regulate their activity, availability, and interaction with IGF receptors, thereby playing a crucial role in cell growth, differentiation, and metabolism.

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      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

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