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Glossary mRNA vaccine

uses genetic instructions to trigger an immune response

An mRNA vaccine, or messenger RNA vaccine, is a type of vaccine that uses a small piece of the genetic material from a virus to instruct cells in the body to produce a protein that triggers an immune response. This immune response helps the body recognize and fight the actual virus if it is encountered in the future. Unlike traditional vaccines, which often use weakened or inactivated forms of a virus, mRNA vaccines do not contain live virus particles, making them quicker and easier to produce.

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research 219 Clinical and immunological impact of booster immunization with recombinant mRNA vaccines for SARS-CoV-2 in patients with pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found that mRNA booster vaccinations for SARS-CoV-2 increased protective antibodies without worsening autoimmune disease activity in patients with pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid.

research Exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus after receiving mRNA‐1273‐based coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine

7 citations , February 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

This case report suggests that the mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine may induce systemic lupus erythematosus exacerbation, as observed in a 41-year-old woman who experienced worsened skin symptoms and other complications after vaccination.

research Exacerbation of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus following vaccination with BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine

33 citations , June 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

This study reports that a patient with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus experienced disease exacerbation after the first dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, but tolerated the second dose without adverse reactions.

research A case of extensive alopecia areata following Pfizer‐BioNTech BNT162b2 mRNA COVID‐19 vaccine with favorable outcome

9 citations , January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy”

This case report describes a 37-year-old woman who developed widespread hair loss following the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine, which mostly recovered after topical corticosteroid treatment.

research Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) Site Reaction After Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) mRNA Vaccination

May 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology”

In this study, researchers observed temporary skin reactions at BCG vaccination sites following the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine in five patients, suggesting underreported occurrences.

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community Genomic Sequencing for Hair Loss

in Research/Science 156 upvotes 6 months ago

Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and potential mRNA therapies are discussed. There is skepticism about targeting specific genes due to the complex genetic nature of hair loss.

community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.

in Technology 613 upvotes 4 months ago

A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.

community If OpenAI finds a cure for balding I hereby swear I will dedicate the rest of my life to converting saltwater into freshwater

278 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The conversation discusses the complexity of finding a cure for hair loss, mentioning treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and potential future solutions involving AI. It highlights skepticism about a quick solution due to testing and approval processes, while some users express hope in AI's potential to develop effective treatments.

community Be careful ordering from Umbrella Labs.

30 upvotes 10 months ago

A user experienced issues with an order from Umbrella Labs, initially not receiving their product, PP405, and facing poor customer service, but eventually received the order after posting about it. Other users also reported similar problems with incomplete orders and lack of communication from the company.

community Rosemary oil's potency as a dht blocker

in Research/Science 65 upvotes 2 years ago

Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.

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