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September 2016 in “Security science and technology”
DNA can predict physical traits like eye and hair color accurately, especially in Europeans, but predicting other traits and in diverse populations needs more research.
The most different genetic segment between Africans and East Asians is the EDA2R/AR region, with two main types influenced by population changes and natural selection, and linked to baldness.
The user shared a 1-year update on using finasteride (0.25mg three times a week), biotin, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamin D for hair loss, showing positive results with pictures and no side effects. Other users commented on the effectiveness and the user's good response to the treatment.
The user experienced hair regrowth after four months of using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. They noted increased oiliness in their hair after starting the treatment.
A user shared a nearly 3-year update on their hairline improvement using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Nizoral, and Dermarolling. Other users commented on the success and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.
User experienced hair regrowth after 2 months using Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil 5%, and derma roller. Another user shares frustration with no regrowth after 5 years of treatments.
The post discusses a theory that hair regrowth after transplant is due to the angiogenesis process (new blood vessels forming), not because the transplanted hair is unaffected by DHT. The responses highlight the established belief in 'donor dominance' (the importance of the hair's origin in transplantation) and skepticism about the new theory.