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research A Meeting of Two Chronobiological Systems: Circadian Proteins Period1 and BMAL1 Modulate the Human Hair Cycle Clock

92 citations , September 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found that peripheral clock genes, particularly BMAL1 and Period1, modulate human hair follicle cycling, suggesting their potential as therapeutic targets for affecting hair growth.

research The changes in the hair cycle during gestation and the post-partum period

34 citations , May 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

In this study, changes in hair cycle phases during pregnancy and the post-partum period showed a rise in telogen rates after delivery, especially among non-breastfeeding women, but no drastic exaggerations were noted.

research The effect of melatonin treatment on fur maturation period and hair follicle cycle in growing chinchillas

2 citations , April 2002 in “Animal Science/Animal science”

This study found that melatonin administration effectively shortened the fur maturation period and altered hair follicle cycling in chinchillas.

research The effect of melatonin treatment on fur maturation period and hair follicle cycle in growing chinchillas

January 2002 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)”

Melatonin affects fur growth timing in chinchillas.

research Keratin 14 in skin and hair follicle of rats during postnatal development period

January 2001 in “Acta Academiae Medicine Militaris Tertiae”

In this study, the researchers reported that the expression of keratin 14 in the skin and hair follicles of neonatal and juvenile rats differs from that observed in adults or human embryos.

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community The never ending cycle as a fin+min user

1356 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can cause cycles of shedding and regrowth, leading to fluctuating emotions. Users experience periods of hair improvement followed by shedding, with some finding long-term stabilization elusive.

community (UPDATE, 22M) Receding hairline following period of insane gains.

45 upvotes 6 days ago

A user is experiencing hair shedding after initially gaining hair while using 1mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice a day. Others in the conversation suggest that shedding cycles are common and recommend continuing the treatment, possibly adding oral minoxidil, and consulting a dermatologist if needed.

community if hair follicle miniaturization happens slowly and gradually over a few hair cycles then wouldn't that mean that to regain maximum or top thickness from treatment you would at least need 5-10 years?

in Research/Science 53 upvotes 10 months ago

Hair regrowth from treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can take several years, with most visible results appearing within 1-2 years and potential improvements continuing up to 10 years. Consistency and patience are crucial for achieving maximum hair thickness, as hair miniaturization and regrowth are gradual processes.

community Help me understand hair/shed cycles. After 6 months of Fin, losing ground again

15 upvotes 4 years ago

After 6 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling, the user experienced hair regrowth but then noticed a significant shed, returning to the initial state of hair loss. Another user responded that shedding every 6-8 months is normal when using finasteride and advised to continue the treatment for thicker hair regrowth.

community My hair after 3 steroid cycles

in Progress Pictures 27 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

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