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    GlossaryPlasma Renin Activity

    measures enzyme renin's activity in blood for blood pressure regulation

    Plasma Renin Activity (PRA) measures the activity of the enzyme renin in the blood, which plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure and electrolyte balance. By assessing PRA, healthcare professionals can diagnose and manage conditions like hypertension and certain types of kidney disease.

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      growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

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      a copper peptide showing promise in both regrowth and reversing gray hair

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      commercial product with a blend of mostly natural ingredients for hair regrowth

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      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

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      community platelet rich plasma experiences/thoughts?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Platelet rich plasma treatment is considered expensive but cheaper than hair transplant.

      community I just made my own PRP - DIY PRP

      in Research/Science  549 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user who made their own Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair loss treatment at home, using their own blood and a centrifuge. The responses vary, with some users supporting the DIY approach to save money, others expressing concern about the safety and effectiveness of the method, and a few joking about the lengths people will go to combat hair loss.
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      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.