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supplement to help with hair texture and quality
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research Two Novel MBTPS2 Missense Mutations Impairing S2P Proteolytic Activity Lead to IFAP Syndrome With New Phenotypic Anomalies
New mutations in MBTPS2 reduce its function and cause IFAP syndrome with unusual symptoms.
research Perturbations in Fatty Acid Metabolism and Collagen Production Infer Pathogenicity of a Novel MBTPS2 Variant in Osteogenesis Imperfecta
A new MBTPS2 gene variant disrupts fat metabolism and collagen production, causing Osteogenesis imperfecta.
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 Ichthyosis Follicularis with Alopecia and Photophobia Syndrome (IFAP): A Case Report and Review of the Literature
The document describes a rare case of IFAP syndrome, a genetic condition with symptoms of hair loss, light sensitivity, and scaly skin.
research A Novel Mutation in the MBTPS2 Gene Resulting in Ichthyosis Follicularis, Atrichia, and Photophobia Syndrome
A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
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5 / 24 resultscommunity Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.
community Which retinoid for better min absorption?
User is on vacation in Greece and wants to buy tretinoin or isotretinoin to improve Minoxidil absorption. They are considering isotretinoin since it is available over-the-counter in Greece but requires a prescription back home.
community Pyrilutamide update: three months
A user's 3-month experience with pyrilutamide to reduce hair shedding, and how it may not be strong enough to stop the thinning of their hairline. Other users mentioned the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for treating hair loss.
community Looks like a real cure to the root of baldness (DHT-induced senescence) was proven earlier this year
A study that outlines the full model for androgenic alopecia (AGA) which links DHT to cellular senescence in dermal papilla cells, and suggests black chokeberry as a source of cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside polyphenol with potential anti-oxidant properties that could reverse this process. The post encourages reaching out to experts in anti-aging and longevity to research treatments involving the polyphenol.
community I'm done with microneedling and ready to start macroneeding. Which device you guys suggest?
User discusses switching from microneedling to macroneeding for hair loss treatment. Suggestions include using various devices and unconventional methods.