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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Keratinization Process of the Cuticle Layer in Growing Hair Follicles
The cuticle layer in hair follicles thickens during keratinization due to incomplete cytosol loss.
research Epidermal Keratinocyte Stem Cells: Their Maintenance and Regulation
Skin stem cells are maintained by signals from nearby cells and vary in their ability to renew and mature.
research The Walking Dead: Sequential Nuclear and Organelle Destruction During Hair Development
Cells in hair die by breaking down their DNA and mitochondria as they form keratin.
research The Walking Dead: Sequential Nuclear and Organelle Destruction During Hair Development
Hair cells lose their nucleus and mitochondria in a specific order as they fill with keratin, which could help develop treatments for hair issues.
research Role of Scalp Health in Achieving Optimal Hair Growth and Retention
Healthy scalp leads to better hair quality and less damage.
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5 / 476 resultscommunity Medications that cause extra hair growth
The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.
community I hope ET-02 or PP405 will be released in the next 4-5 years
PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that may work by blocking signals that cause hair cells to stop growing, requiring daily application for effectiveness. It could serve as an alternative to minoxidil and finasteride, but it is not yet available on the market and may take several years to be released.
community Dutasteride might be better for your hairline. Some people have more type 1 5AR activity in their scalp than others.
Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.
community Is finasteride enough for diffuse thinning without recession?
Finasteride may be sufficient for diffuse thinning, but dutasteride is generally considered more effective, with a higher chance of hair growth. Adding oral minoxidil can improve results, though some users report side effects.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.