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    Did you mean Long Non-Coding RNAs?
    Glossary Long Non-Coding RNAs

    regulate gene expression without coding for proteins

    Long Non-Coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a type of RNA molecule that are longer than 200 nucleotides and do not code for proteins. Instead, they play crucial roles in regulating gene expression, influencing processes such as cell differentiation, development, and disease mechanisms, including those related to hair growth and alopecia.

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      community Hairloss has destroyed my Life completely

      in Chat  339 upvotes 1 year ago
      A young person is distressed about rapid hair loss despite using finasteride and recently starting oral minoxidil. Many suggest continuing treatment, considering dutasteride, and seeking therapy for mental health support.

      community What new hair-loss treatments actually look exciting right now (Oct 2025)

       171 upvotes 11 months ago
      New hair loss treatments include Breezula, PP405, ET-02, KX-826, GT20029, VDPHL01, and CosmeRNA, with some showing promise in reactivating stem cells and reversing greying. Breezula and VDPHL01 are highlighted as potential add-ons or alternatives to current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community We need to keep these snake oil companies accountable.

      in Treatment  120 upvotes 2 years ago
      Biotin is being misleadingly marketed as a primary treatment for androgenic alopecia, overshadowing more effective treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is a call for increased awareness and accountability to prevent misinformation.

      community Journey against alopecia - Finasteride 3 month

       17 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 26-year-old man from France started experiencing hair loss in September 2020 and began using finasteride in June 2021, reporting some improvement after three months without side effects. He plans to continue finasteride for a year before considering additional treatments like minoxidil or dermarolling.