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    GlossaryQuantitative Real-Time PCR (Reverse Transcription Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction)

    laboratory technique to amplify and quantify DNA in real-time

    Quantitative Real-Time PCR (qPCR) is a laboratory technique used to amplify and simultaneously quantify a targeted DNA molecule. It allows scientists to measure the amount of DNA in a sample in real-time, making it a powerful tool for diagnosing diseases, studying gene expression, and detecting genetic mutations.

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      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 5 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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      community What's your option on complementary treatment

      in Product  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses complementary treatments for hair loss while using finasteride and minoxidil, including scalp massagers, scrubs, coconut oil, and vitamin supplements. The user seeks opinions on these additional treatments.

      community Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.

      in Treatment  55 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.