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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch KCNQ Potassium Channels Modulate Sensitivity of Skin Down-Hair (D-Hair) Mechanoreceptors
KCNQ potassium channels help control the sensitivity of touch receptors in the skin.
research Potassium Channels: New Targets For Drug Treatment
Potassium channels are important drug targets for treating conditions like hypertension, hair loss, and diabetes.
research Blocking Potassium Channels (Kv1.3): A New Treatment Option for Alopecia Areata?
Kv1.3 blockers may help treat alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
research A Study of the Expression of Small Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels (SK1-3) in Sensory Endings of Muscle Spindles and Lanceolate Endings of Hair Follicles in the Rat
SK2 channels help control sensory signals in rat muscle spindles and hair follicles.
research The Emerging Structural Pharmacology of ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels
KATP channels are important for energy balance and are targeted by drugs for diabetes, hypoglycemia, hypertension, and hair loss.
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5 / 133 resultscommunity Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !
Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.
community Is this Better Than Topical Minoxidil? Topical Diazoxide
Topical diazoxide may be a promising hair regrowth treatment, especially for those who don't respond to minoxidil, as it activates potassium channels without needing sulfation. It appears safe for topical use, avoiding systemic effects seen in oral use.
community REVOLUTION in AUGUST: New possibilities according to Dr. Muñoz (pinacidil, cromakalim, diazoxide and nicorandil)
Dr. Muñoz's discovery suggests that targeting potassium channels in fibroblasts could reactivate hair growth, offering new treatment possibilities for alopecia. Potential strategies include using minoxidil, diazoxide, and other potassium channel openers, as well as bioelectric devices and direct growth factor applications.
community 3mm microneedling with derma-stamp?
The conversation discusses experimenting with microneedling for hair loss, with OP considering using a 3mm derma-stamp. Other users advise against going beyond 1.5mm to avoid damage.
community Oral Min - AM/PM Split Dose or PM Full Dose?
The conversation discusses whether to take oral minoxidil in a split dose or a single dose at night. Users suggest that taking a single 10mg dose at night is simpler, while splitting may help minimize side effects.