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    GlossaryMelanocyte Function

    cells produce melanin to color skin, hair, and eyes

    Melanocyte function refers to the role of melanocytes, which are specialized cells in the skin responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color. These cells help protect the skin from UV radiation by absorbing and dissipating harmful rays, thereby reducing the risk of DNA damage.

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      in Research/Science  113 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A potential treatment for alopecia involving a protein that calms hair follicles has shown promise in rats, but skepticism remains about its applicability to humans. Many users express doubt about the timeline for effective hair loss treatments, comparing it to past unfulfilled promises.

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      The conversation discusses GT20029, a drug in Phase II trials that targets androgen receptors with minimal systemic effects, and TDM-105795, a growth stimulant with a different mechanism than minoxidil that may revive papilla stem cells. Both are potential new treatments for hair loss.