research Plucked Hair Follicles From Patients With Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Show a Disease-Specific Molecular Signature
Plucked hair follicles can help diagnose scalp lupus.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Novel Application of Layered Expression Scanning for Proteomic Profiling of Plucked Hair Follicles
A new method for studying hair follicles is easier and more precise, useful for hair loss and cancer treatment research.
research Sulfotransferase Activity in Plucked Hair Follicles Predicts Response to Topical Minoxidil Treatment in Brazilian Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients
Hair enzyme activity predicts minoxidil success in Brazilian women with hair loss.
research In Vitro Culturing and Harvesting of Human Plucked Hair Follicles
Growing hair cells in the lab from plucked hairs could lead to a new, less invasive, and cheaper baldness treatment.
research Analysis of Cytokines and ATP in Plucked Hair Follicles
ATP and IL-10 levels in hair follicles relate to follicle length and hair growth, with differences in alopecia patients.
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5 / 12 resultscommunity Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.
community How true is the statement: dead follicles don't grow back?
Hair follicles usually go dormant rather than die, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone therapy can sometimes reactivate them, though results vary. Complete regrowth is rare, especially in long-term bald areas, but some individuals see significant improvement with these treatments.
community My story: Trying to halt diffuse hair loss for past couple of years but got acute hair fall after quitting minoxidil and finasteride on my dermatologist recommendation
A 22-year-old man experienced significant hair loss after stopping minoxidil and finasteride, causing emotional distress. He resumed these treatments and is considering dutasteride and microneedling to manage his hair loss.
community Minoxidil Response Test kit in the EU?
A user is seeking a Minoxidil Response Test kit in the EU without bundled consultations. They mention alternatives like oral minoxidil and tretinoin but prefer the test alone.
community Why some of my hairs are looking like this?
User 3 months post hair transplant, using minoxidil and dutasteride. Users discuss possible reasons for odd-looking hair strands.