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research De Novo Filament Formation by Human Hair Keratins K85 and K35 Follows a Filament Development Pattern Distinct from Cytokeratin Filament Networks

2 citations , April 2021 in “FEBS open bio”

Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.

research A Comparative Study of Materials Assembled from Recombinant K31 and K81 and Extracted Human Hair Keratins

2 citations , September 2020 in “Biomedical materials”

Recombinant keratin materials may better promote skin cell differentiation than natural keratin.

research Epidermal Abnormalities and Increased Malignancy of Skin Tumors in Human Epidermal Keratin 8-Expressing Transgenic Mice

49 citations , August 2004 in “The FASEB Journal”

Mice with human skin protein K8 had more skin problems and cancer.

research Hemostatic Properties and the Role of Cell Receptor Recognition in Human Hair Keratin Protein Hydrogels

118 citations , January 2013 in “Biomaterials”

Keratin from human hair shows promise for medical uses like wound healing and tissue engineering.

research Bidirectional Binding Property of High Glycine–Tyrosine Keratin-Associated Protein Contributes to the Mechanical Strength and Shape of Hair

46 citations , June 2013 in “Journal of structural biology”

High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.

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community Why isn’t scalp micropigmentation (SMP) more popular?

in SMP 43 upvotes 3 months ago

Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a debated hair loss solution, with some praising its natural look and low maintenance, while others criticize it for looking unnatural and being a temporary fix. Many prefer traditional hair restoration methods like hair transplants or medications such as finasteride and minoxidil.

community Shedding on pyri (KX-826) is this normal?

in Update 8 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced increased shedding after adding KX-826 to their long-term finasteride and minoxidil regimen. Another user reported mild side effects from KX-826, such as stomach and testicle pain.

community When’s a good time for a diffuse thinner to incorporate minoxidil into their regimen?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 1 year ago

A 31-year-old has been on finasteride for 8 years and is experiencing less dense hair and itchiness, and is considering adding minoxidil or RU58841 to their regimen. They are also inquiring about the benefits of oral versus topical finasteride.

community 4 months on dutasteride and 6 on oral minox. After being on fin and topical minox for 2+ years

in Is this regrowth? 123 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride, having previously used finasteride and topical minoxidil. They reported no side effects from the current regimen of 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg oral minoxidil.

community 8 months on finasteride, I will continue with only fin for one full year until I hop on anything else. 24M, 1.25mg daily. Every pic is taken at the start of every month, the first one is when i started the medication.

in Progress Pictures 588 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's 8-month progress on finasteride for hair loss treatment, with plans to continue for a full year. The user experienced initial shedding and scalp itch, which subsided, leading to hair growth. Other users discussed the necessity of continuous treatment to maintain results.

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