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GlossaryScanning Probe Microscopy (SPM)

technique for imaging surfaces at atomic or molecular scale

Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) is a technique used to create detailed images of surfaces at the atomic or molecular level. It involves scanning a sharp probe very close to the surface of a sample and measuring interactions between the probe and the surface to generate high-resolution images. This method is crucial in fields like materials science and nanotechnology for analyzing surface properties and structures.

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research Synthesis of Minoxidil Conjugates and Their Evaluation as HL-60 Differentiation Agents

6 citations, January 2016 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters”

Some minoxidil combinations can help differentiate leukemia cells without harming other cells.

research Change of Cell Membrane Complex of a Hair Fiber Caused by Hair Damage

January 2005 in “Seibutsu Butsuri/Seibutsu butsuri”

Chemical treatments damage hair more than UV exposure, making it thinner and less flexible.

research Targeting Inflammation and Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators to Reinforce Barrier Function and Scalp Homeostasis

November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Targeting inflammation can improve scalp and hair health.

research A Volatile Producing Bacillus Subtilis Strain From the Rhizosphere of Haloxylon Ammodendron Promotes Plant Root Development

October 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

The conclusion is that certain chemicals from Bacillus subtilis help improve plant root growth through a hormone-related process.

BJD Editor's Choice: Genetic Mutations in Greek Melanoma Patients, Dermoscopic Features of Pigmented Nodular Tumors, Herlitz Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa in the Netherlands, and HDAC9 in Male-Pattern Baldness

research BJD Editor's Choice: Genetic Mutations in Greek Melanoma Patients, Dermoscopic Features of Pigmented Nodular Tumors, Herlitz Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa in the Netherlands, and HDAC9 in Male-Pattern Baldness

January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Some Greek melanoma patients have gene mutations linked to increased cancer risk, a new color feature helps diagnose melanoma, the incidence of a skin condition in the Netherlands is rare, and a gene possibly affects male-pattern baldness.

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community 6 Month Progress Photos (2/2/23 - 8/19/23)

in Progress Pictures 50 upvotes 1 year ago

The post is about a user sharing their 6-month progress photos for hair loss. They have been using a homemade topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride, along with ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant for their hairline and are seeking opinions on the graft amount.

community Increased adipose tissue (being overweight) in males may increase likelyhood of finasterde side effects

in Research/Science 29 upvotes 2 months ago

Being overweight may increase finasteride side effects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these side effects.

community Everything you need to know about KX-826 product (pyrilutamide)

in Product 19 upvotes 3 months ago

The post and conversation discuss KX-826 (pyrilutamide) for hair loss treatment, with positive remarks about its advertising and authenticity in China. The user changed their perspective after further research and seeing genuine advertising.

community 22 yr asian male 2 year fin results

in Progress Pictures 135 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "Top_Replacement_7777" shared their positive results with finasteride for hair loss. They asked about maintaining their hair with finasteride and the impact of vaping on hair growth. Another user reassured them that vaping wouldn't affect their progress.

community Topical Minoxidil is a pain in the ass for diffuse thinners

in Minoxidil 95 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical minoxidil being a difficult product to apply, with users considering finasteride, RU58841, and oral minoxidil as alternative treatments for diffuse thinning hair. Other advice includes shaving the head in the first 3 months of using minoxidil and finding ways to apply it without saturating the hair.