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    GlossaryPotassium Channel Openers

    drugs that activate potassium channels, aiding in cell stabilization

    Potassium Channel Openers (KCOs) are a class of drugs that activate potassium channels in cell membranes, allowing potassium ions to flow out of the cell. This action helps to stabilize the cell's electrical activity and can lead to muscle relaxation, vasodilation, and other physiological effects. They are used in various medical treatments, including managing hypertension and certain types of hair loss, such as androgenetic alopecia, by promoting blood flow and nutrient delivery to hair follicles.

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      community Microneedling to maintain results from min

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      Microneedling alone is not effective in maintaining minoxidil results for hair growth. Combining microneedling with minoxidil and finasteride may enhance results, but microneedling by itself is not a reliable treatment.

      community Please explain this Minoxidil phenomena

      in Minoxidil  60 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the difference in effects of Minoxidil (Min) on scalp and facial hair. The user questions why Min-induced hair growth on the scalp is temporary, while facial hair growth seems permanent, even after stopping Min. They propose theories, including different Min mechanisms on body and facial hair, the role of DHT, and the possibility of not achieving fully terminal hair. The responses include personal experiences and theories about Min's effects on hair growth.

      community Looks like a real cure to the root of baldness (DHT-induced senescence) was proven earlier this year

      in Research/Science  732 upvotes 2 years ago
      A study that outlines the full model for androgenic alopecia (AGA) which links DHT to cellular senescence in dermal papilla cells, and suggests black chokeberry as a source of cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside polyphenol with potential anti-oxidant properties that could reverse this process. The post encourages reaching out to experts in anti-aging and longevity to research treatments involving the polyphenol.