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Multifunctional Merkel Cells: Their Roles in Electromagnetic Reception, Fingerprint Formation, Reiki, Epigenetic Inheritance, and Hair Form

research Multifunctional Merkel Cells: Their Roles in Electromagnetic Reception, Fingerprint Formation, Reiki, Epigenetic Inheritance, and Hair Form

23 citations, March 2010 in “Medical hypotheses”

Merkel cells may have roles in sensing magnetic fields, creating fingerprints, Reiki energy healing, passing on environmental information to offspring, and influencing hair shape.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Insulin-Resistant Hyperinsulinemia

60 citations, September 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

research Stem Cell Secretome as a Mechanism for Restoring Hair Loss Due to Stress, Particularly Alopecia Areata: Narrative Review

2 citations, October 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Science”

Stem cells and their secretions could potentially treat stress-induced hair loss, but more human trials are needed.

research Biomaterials Functionalized with MSC Secreted Extracellular Vesicles and Soluble Factors for Tissue Regeneration

220 citations, March 2020 in “Advanced functional materials”

Biomaterials with MSC-derived substances could improve tissue repair and have advantages over direct cell therapy.

research Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretome: Toward Cell-Free Therapeutic Strategies in Regenerative Medicine

773 citations, August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

The secretions of mesenchymal stem cells could be used for healing without using the cells themselves.

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community Why is Minoxidil not enough for hair loss? (No fin)

in Minoxidil 57 upvotes 1 week ago

Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hair loss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.

community What happens to the excess testosterone after using dut?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 23 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Using dutasteride or finasteride can increase free testosterone, which may convert to estradiol, potentially causing side effects like increased estrogen levels. Individual responses vary, and some users report changes in cholesterol, hair texture, and side effects like gyno or increased sex drive.

community depression due to losing hair since an early age, 6 months on topical min + fin and it has only gotten worse

in Chat 17 upvotes 6 months ago

A 19-year-old male has been losing hair since 16-17 and feels more depressed after 6 months of using topical minoxidil and finasteride, which made his hair dry and greasy. Another user suggested switching to oral finasteride and provided tips for using topical minoxidil to reduce greasiness.

community Is hair thinning or loss associated with pain?

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair thinning/loss associated with burning scalp pain. Finasteride helped relieve "DHT itch" for one person.

community does lowering your prolactin levels regrow hair?

in Research/Science 10 upvotes 1 year ago

The potential of lowering prolactin levels to regrow hair, with a reference to Bayer's drug HMI 115 which has been indicated as having this effect. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil and Finasteride, as well as RU58841.

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