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    GlossaryROCK inhibitor (Rho kinase inhibitor)

    blocks enzymes involved in cell contraction and motility

    A ROCK inhibitor, also known as a Rho-associated kinase inhibitor, is a type of drug that blocks the activity of Rho-associated kinases (ROCKs). These enzymes play a crucial role in various cellular functions, including contraction, motility, proliferation, and apoptosis. By inhibiting ROCKs, these drugs can help treat conditions like hypertension, glaucoma, and even promote hair growth in cases of alopecia by improving blood flow and reducing inflammation.

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      in Progress Pictures  151 upvotes 1 year ago
      User Tricky9555 tried various hair loss treatments for 8 months with no visible results. Others suggested considering a hair transplant, checking thyroid levels, and being patient for up to 24 months for potential results.

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      Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.
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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.