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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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research Phosphatidylinositol-Specific Phospholipase C2 Functions in Auxin-Modulated Root Development

28 citations , December 2018 in “Plant, cell & environment/Plant, cell and environment”

A protein called PLC2 is important for the growth and development of plant roots influenced by auxin.

research Epidermal Polarity Genes in Health and Disease

32 citations , December 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine”

Disruptions in epidermal polarity genes can lead to skin diseases.

research Understanding Microemulsions and Nanoemulsions in Transdermal Delivery

14 citations , January 2025 in “AAPS PharmSciTech”

Microemulsions and nanoemulsions can effectively deliver drugs through the skin, but more research is needed to understand their differences and mechanisms.

research Social Perception of Male Faces: Individuals, Clusters, Dimensions

1 citations , December 2024 in “Qeios”

Hair loss affects attractiveness but can suggest intelligence, and face perception is complex, involving factors like age and smile.

research Aspect-Level Drug Reviews Sentiment Analysis Based on Double BiGRU and Knowledge Transfer

34 citations , January 2020 in “IEEE Access”

A model called PM-DBiGRU was developed for analyzing sentiments in drug reviews, and it performed better than other models, but struggled with complex sentences and situations requiring background knowledge.

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

43 upvotes 8 years ago

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 3 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.

community 2 years fin only 1mg/daily + 4 months of gradually introducing Dut 0.5mg/daily

in Progress Pictures 1704 upvotes 5 months ago

A user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride 1 mg daily for two years and gradually introduced dutasteride 0.5 mg daily over four months. They reported no side effects and plan to switch fully to dutasteride due to its cost-effectiveness and potential effectiveness.