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research Support for Dermatological Research in Sub-Saharan Africa: Insights from African Hair and Skin Research Programs

February 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

The document concludes that more local research on African skin and hair is needed despite increased scientific output from Sub-Saharan Africa.

research DNA Microarray and Bioinformatic Analysis Reveals the Potential of Whale Oil in Enhancing Hair Growth in a C57BL/6 Mice Dorsal Skin Model

May 2024 in “Genes”

Whale oil significantly promotes hair growth and may be a safe, effective alternative to minoxidil.

research Genetic Susceptibility to Alopecia

5 citations, February 2019 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”

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 Variant PADI3 in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

95 citations, February 2019 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”

Mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to a higher risk of scarring hair loss in women of African descent.

research Uncombable Hair Syndrome and Beyond

January 2022 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)”

Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.

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community Detailed 6 months update for FUE HT and 4 years of FIN-MIN journey

in Progress Pictures 193 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

community 21F AGA - 4 month hair growth progress (Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, theradome LLLT, viviscal vitamins, PRP twice)

in Progress Pictures 257 upvotes 2 years ago

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.

in Progress Pictures 668 upvotes 3 years ago

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.