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Glossary Pilosebaceous Unit

complex skin structure including hair follicle and sebaceous gland

The pilosebaceous unit is a complex structure in the skin that includes a hair follicle, a sebaceous (oil) gland, and an arrector pili muscle. This unit is responsible for producing and growing hair, as well as secreting sebum, an oily substance that helps lubricate and protect the skin. Understanding the pilosebaceous unit is crucial for studying conditions like acne and alopecia, which involve disruptions in this system.

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research Culture of the human pilosebaceous unit, hair follicle and sebaceous gland

30 citations , April 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This review discusses the historical development and current challenges in in vitro hair follicle culture, highlighting a need for advanced models using cell lines and tissue engineering, and reports no new results.

research Study regarding the microscopic aspects of pilo-sebaceous units after antiandrogen treatment in hirsute women.

January 2015 in “PubMed”

In this study, the researchers observed that antiandrogen treatment with Cyproterone acetate led to atrophy of pilo-sebaceous units and may activate Langerhans cells, contributing to local inflammation.

research Expression Pattern of Cyclooxygenase-2 in Normal Rat Epidermis and Pilosebaceous Unit during Hair Cycle

9 citations , January 2008 in “Acta histochemica et cytochemica”

This study found that COX-2 expression in normal rat skin is linked to the hair cycle, with varying levels observed in different skin structures during anagen, catagen, and telogen phases.

research Hormones and the pilosebaceous unit

97 citations , March 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology”

This review explores the role of hormones in pilosebaceous units and associated skin disorders, focusing on androgen action, without presenting new clinical findings.

research Differentiation of the sebaceous gland

60 citations , March 2009 in “Dermato-Endocrinology”

This review highlights recent findings on the importance of signalling pathways in sebaceous gland morphogenesis and differentiation, but reports no new clinical results.

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community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT

in Research/Science 595 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.

community Serum DHT CAN'T cause hair loss. Sebum DHT is a better measurement.

in Research/Science 19 upvotes 1 year ago

Serum DHT is mostly inactive; sebum DHT is a better measure for hair loss. Users discuss using finasteride, dutasteride, and topical treatments like KX826 and RU58841 for better scalp DHT suppression.

community How dutasteride makes hair loss impossible

in Chat 142 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride is discussed as a treatment that makes hair loss impossible, with some users sharing experiences of hair regrowth and side effects. Finasteride and oral minoxidil are also mentioned as treatments, with concerns about side effects and effectiveness.

community DHT Itch and Oily Scalp Explained (and how to fix it)

90 upvotes 3 months ago

Malassezia overgrowth can worsen oily scalp and inflammation, contributing to hair loss. Treatments include antifungal shampoos, C6/C8 MCT oil, low-dose isotretinoin, finasteride, and dutasteride.

community How is dht not beneficial to you?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 111 upvotes 7 months ago

DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.

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