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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
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research Skin-Specific Regulation of SREBP Processing and Lipid Biosynthesis by Glycerol Kinase 5
A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.
research Sdr16c5 and Sdr16c6 Control a Dormant Pathway at a Bifurcation Point Between Meibogenesis and Sebogenesis
Sdr16c5 and Sdr16c6 genes regulate a key point in lipid production that affects eye and skin gland function.
research Mutations in SREBF1, Encoding Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Transcription Factor 1, Cause Autosomal-Dominant IFAP Syndrome
Changes in the SREBF1 gene cause a rare genetic skin and hair disorder.
research Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia and Autosomal-Dominant IFAP Syndrome: A Clinical Spectrum Due to SREBF1 Variants
A mutation in the SREBF1 gene causes both hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia and IFAP syndrome, which are related conditions.
research Runx1 Role in Epithelial and Cancer Cell Proliferation Implicates Lipid Metabolism and SCD1 and SOAT1 Activity
Runx1 controls fat-related genes important for normal and cancer cell growth, affecting skin and hair cell behavior.
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5 / 75 resultscommunity Peptides that Stop Hair Loss? | In-depth Literature Review Video
Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.
community Loosing hope after not seeing improvement in hair regrowth.
A 22-year-old male is not seeing hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year and additional treatments for three months. Suggestions include improving scalp absorption with sea salt and trying a lipid-based solution, microneedling, and possibly switching to dutasteride if no improvement after 1-2 years.
community Anyone experienced weight gain on dutasteride?
Dutasteride can lead to increased cholesterol and liver fat. The user is reconsidering its use due to high cholesterol and lipid levels despite a healthy lifestyle.
community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.
community My hair thinning after Accutane and B12 deficiency. Using minoxidil.
A user experienced hair thinning after taking Accutane and having a B12 deficiency. They are currently using minoxidil and beclomethasone dipropionate lotion for treatment.