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mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
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a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Unique Amino Acid Signatures That Are Evolutionarily Conserved Distinguish Simple-Type, Epidermal, and Hair Keratins
The study analyzed keratin sequences from various species, focusing on epidermal, simple-type epithelial, and hair keratins. It found that keratin domains have distinct amino acid compositions: hair keratins are rich in cysteines and prolines, epidermal keratins are abundant in glycine and phenylalanine but low in alanine, and simple-type epithelial keratins are enriched in acidic and basic residues. These differences are evolutionarily conserved and reflect the unique structural and functional roles of each keratin type. Additionally, cysteines and histidines, though rare, are frequently involved in de novo mutations in keratins, highlighting their significance in keratin function and mutation hotspots.
research De Novo Filament Formation by Human Hair Keratins K85 and K35 Follows a Filament Development Pattern Distinct from Cytokeratin Filament Networks
Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
research Acidic and Basic Hair/Nail (Hard) Keratins: Their Colocalization in Upper Cortical and Cuticle Cells of the Human Hair Follicle and Their Relationship to Soft Keratins
Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
research Beyond Expectations: The Role of Keratin Intermediate Filament Proteins in Epidermal Integrity
Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.
research Keratin and Skin Disorders
Changes in keratin affect skin health and can lead to skin disorders like blistering diseases and psoriasis.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity HairClone developing cell replacement treatments for Hair Loss
HairClone is developing cell replacement treatments to rejuvenate and generate hair follicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism about the need for crowdfunding.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
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.
community Finasteride only reduces scalp DHT by ~40%. Why does it work?
How Finasteride and Dutasteride help reduce hair loss by reducing the amount of DHT in scalp areas, as well as discussing factors such as sensitivity to DHT, 5α-reductase expression in different parts of the hair follicle, and scalp tension.
community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2
Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Unofficial Dermapen/Roller Guide
Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling (dermarolling and dermapen) and the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It provides detailed information about cost and usage of the various treatments, as well as potential side effects.