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    GlossaryCellular Retinoic Acid-Binding Protein 2

    protein that regulates retinoic acid's effects in cells

    Cellular Retinoic Acid-Binding Protein 2 (CRABP2) is a protein that binds to retinoic acid, a derivative of vitamin A, and helps regulate its availability and activity within cells. This protein plays a crucial role in cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis, making it important in processes like skin health and hair growth.

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      the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

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      in Female  27 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 26 year old female dealing with hair loss who is considering treatments such as Spiro, minoxidil and finasteride. Other potential solutions mentioned are PRP treatment, a wig, and bio-identical estrogen combined with bica.