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GlossaryPolarity

distribution of electrical charge or structural orientation within molecules

Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge over the atoms joined by a bond. In the context of biology and hair, it can describe the orientation and structural differences within cells or molecules, such as the way hair follicles have distinct regions that influence hair growth direction and type. This concept is crucial for understanding cellular functions and interactions, as well as the mechanisms behind hair development and disorders like alopecia.

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Essential Role of Polarity Protein Par3 for Epidermal Homeostasis Through Regulation of Barrier Function, Keratinocyte Differentiation, and Stem Cell Maintenance

research Essential Role of Polarity Protein Par3 for Epidermal Homeostasis Through Regulation of Barrier Function, Keratinocyte Differentiation, and Stem Cell Maintenance

26 citations, July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

The protein Par3 is crucial for healthy skin, affecting the skin barrier, cell differentiation, and stem cell maintenance.

research Orchestration of Tissue-Scale Mechanics and Fate Decisions by Polarity Signaling

5 citations, May 2021 in “EMBO journal”

Cell polarity signaling controls tissue mechanics and cell fate, with complex interactions and varying pathways across species.

research Barley Disease Susceptibility Factor RACB Acts in Epidermal Cell Polarity and Positioning of the Nucleus

41 citations, April 2016 in “Journal of experimental botany”

RACB in barley is crucial for cell polarity and nucleus positioning, aiding fungal infection.

research Responses of Hair Follicle–Associated Structures to Loss of Planar Cell Polarity Signaling

29 citations, February 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America”

Loss of Fz6 disrupts hair follicle and associated structures' orientation.

research Partial Interchangeability of Fz3 and Fz6 in Tissue Polarity Signaling for Epithelial Orientation and Axon Growth and Guidance

28 citations, October 2014 in “Development”

Fz3 and Fz6 can partially replace each other in tissue polarity and axon guidance.

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community RepliCel on Twitter: "Data from the trials funded by Shiseido in Japan will be out this year"

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The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also references upcoming trial data from Shiseido in Japan.

community Still shedding like this everyday 9 months straight on fin and min. Should I switch to dut?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 54 upvotes 2 years ago

A user reporting an extended shedding period of 9 months while using finasteride and minoxidil, and other users offering advice on treatments such as dutasteride, multivitamin, biotin, rosemary oil, Kiel's magic elixir, hair extensions, changing hair color, healing crystals, and seeing a dermatologist.