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Glossary Leptin

hormone from fat cells that signals to reduce appetite

Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that helps regulate body weight by signaling the brain to reduce appetite and increase energy expenditure. It plays a crucial role in maintaining energy balance and is involved in various physiological processes, including metabolism and immune function.

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research Leptin and the skin: a new frontier

108 citations , July 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This review discusses the role of leptin in skin biology and pathology, highlighting its potential in enhancing skin regeneration, hair cycle progression, and wound healing, but reports no new clinical results.

research Hair cycle control by leptin as a new anagen inducer

41 citations , November 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This study found that leptin acts as an inducer of the anagen phase in hair follicles, suggesting its role as a potential player in hair biology.

research Human Follicular Papilla Cells Carry Out Nonadipose Tissue Production of Leptin

37 citations , December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found that human follicular papilla cells in the scalp produce leptin and express functional leptin receptors, suggesting leptin's significant role in hair biology.

research Leptin of dermal adipose tissue is differentially expressed during the hair cycle and contributes to adipocyte‐mediated growth inhibition of anagen‐phase vibrissa hair

30 citations , October 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This study found that leptin from dermal white adipose tissue may regulate hair growth and cycle progression through its receptor on hair follicle epithelium in mice and humans.

research Leptin controls hair follicle cycling

25 citations , March 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Leptin helps start the growth phase of hair.

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community 5 months on min+fin and letting my hair grow

in Progress Pictures 258 upvotes 7 months ago

The user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using topical minoxidil (1ml per day) and oral finasteride (1mg per day) for hair growth, with no side effects reported. The user also mentioned having a hair transplant in December and uses pH-neutral baby shampoo.

community Listening to you guys and letting it grow. Little over 2 years progress.

in Progress Pictures 83 upvotes 1 year ago

A 42-year-old uses dutasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and dermastamping for hair regrowth, reporting no side effects and noticeable progress over two years. The user takes 0.5mg of dutasteride and varies microneedling frequency, seeing early signs of new growth.

community my ru58841 solution has crystals at the bottom after refrigerating for 2 months

in Technology 4 upvotes 1 year ago

RU58841 solution developed crystals after refrigeration. Letting it reach room temperature and shaking can dissolve the crystals.

community Minoxidil is fatal to cats. Warning.

in Minoxidil 1202 upvotes 1 month ago

Minoxidil is extremely toxic to cats, and even small exposures can be fatal. Users are advised to avoid letting pets lick hair treated with topical minoxidil and to consider using oral minoxidil instead.

community Has anyone here had pets get sick because of your minoxidil use?

in Minoxidil 20 upvotes 1 month ago

Minoxidil is highly toxic to cats and can cause severe health issues or death if they come into contact with it. Users recommend taking precautions like washing hands, letting the scalp dry, and keeping pets away to prevent exposure.

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