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    GlossaryMelanocytes (pigment cells)

    specialized cells that produce melanin, giving color to skin

    Melanocytes are specialized cells located in the skin, hair follicles, and eyes that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. These cells play a crucial role in protecting the skin from UV radiation by absorbing and dissipating harmful rays.

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      community How far are we from a treatment better than finasteride?

      in Treatment  129 upvotes 7 months ago
      Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss as it blocks more of the enzyme causing hair loss. New treatments like stem cell therapies and alternatives to minoxidil are being explored, but major advancements are still years away.

      community New article on PP405..........

      in Research/Science  109 upvotes 5 months ago
      Scientists at UCLA have developed a promising treatment for male pattern baldness using a molecule called PP405, which can potentially stimulate dormant hair follicles. Initial trials showed significant results within a week, but larger clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy and safety.

      community Great news recently for people with hairloss!

      in Research/Science  113 upvotes 5 months ago
      A potential treatment for alopecia involving a protein that calms hair follicles has shown promise in rats, but skepticism remains about its applicability to humans. Many users express doubt about the timeline for effective hair loss treatments, comparing it to past unfulfilled promises.

      community 5 month update, minoxidil and finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  721 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is happy with hair regrowth after 5 months using topical minoxidil twice daily, oral finasteride once daily, derma stamping weekly, and Watermans shampoo. They noticed darker hair and stopped using creatine, suspecting it worsened hair loss.