research Variant PADI3 in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to a higher risk of scarring hair loss in women of African descent.
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research Genetic Susceptibility to Alopecia
Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
research This Month in JAAD Case Reports: October 2023—Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Black Men
CCCA affects Black men too, with a genetic link found in the PADI3 gene.
research Deciphering the Pathogenesis of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Mutations in the PADI3 gene may cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in women of African ancestry.
research Deciphering the Pathogenesis of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
CCCA in women of African ancestry may be caused by PADI3 gene mutations and intense hair grooming.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Do you think people of previous generations had better hair? What changed?
Hair loss is less common now due to accessible treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants. Improved hair care, skincare, and lifestyle changes contribute to people looking younger today.
community Detailed 6 months update for FUE HT and 4 years of FIN-MIN journey
A 25-year-old who has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 4 years to treat hair loss, underwent a successful FUE hair transplant in Mumbai, India, in April 2023. The user reported positive results, including increased hair density and reduced frizziness, and plans to continue treatment for further growth.
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community 21F AGA - 4 month hair growth progress (Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, theradome LLLT, viviscal vitamins, PRP twice)
A 21-year-old female shared her 4-month hair growth progress using Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, Theradome LLLT, Viviscal vitamins, and PRP treatments twice. Commenters praised her progress and discussed other treatments like microneedling, but she noted her dermatologist advised against it due to potential scalp damage.
community Three years + or - on the Big 3. Plus Biotin.
The conversation discusses a user's hair regrowth over three years using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and a hair transplant, along with Biotin supplementation. Some users question the authenticity of the results and the organization of the before-and-after photos.