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research Epithelial barrier function: assembly and structural features of the cornified cell envelope

425 citations , August 2002 in “BioEssays”

This review discusses the structure and assembly of the cornified cell envelope in stratified squamous epithelial cells and various disorders leading to barrier defects, but reports no new findings.

research Neuroimmunology of Stress: Skin Takes Center Stage

375 citations , July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This review discusses the brain-skin connection, the skin's role in stress response, and highlights unmet challenges in understanding stress-induced skin inflammation but reports no new experimental findings.

research Enhancing Permeation of Drug Molecules Across the Skin via Delivery in Nanocarriers: Novel Strategies for Effective Transdermal Applications

365 citations , March 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology”

This review discusses the potential of nanocarriers to enhance transdermal drug delivery and the combination of these carriers with physical methods, but it reports no new experimental results.

research Structure and Expression of a New Complementary DNA Encoding the almost Exclusive 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase/Δ⁵-Δ⁴-lsomerase in Human Adrenals and Gonads

354 citations , August 1991 in “Molecular Endocrinology”

This study found that distinct isoenzymes of 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase are expressed in human adrenals and gonads compared to the placenta and skin.

research The Role of Stromal Stem Cells in Tissue Regeneration and Wound Repair

295 citations , June 2009 in “Science”

This article reviews the role of stromal stem cells in mammalian wound repair, suggesting they may perform functions similar to blastemal cells in simpler organisms, but reports no new experimental results.

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community Strong beard and diffuse thinning

1 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experiences strong beard growth and diffuse thinning on the scalp, with limited response to finasteride and oral minoxidil. They are considering trying KX-826 topical for hair loss.

community Strategies for Treatment Resistant Androgenic Alopecia

in Treatment 5 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation is about a person experiencing treatment-resistant androgenic alopecia despite using high doses of dutasteride and minoxidil, along with other treatments like microneedling and purilutamide. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant, checking medication authenticity, and exploring other treatments like RU58841 or topical estradiol.

community Strategy for early thinning; fin + min OR fin first, min later

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 4 months ago

For early hair thinning, users suggest starting with finasteride alone and considering minoxidil later if needed. Some users advise against minoxidil due to long-term dependency, while others recommend scalp massages and alternatives like red light therapy.

community Struggling to see progress dutasteride mesotherapy and minoxydil

2 upvotes 5 months ago

The user is experiencing hair thinning and has been using minoxidil, dutasteride mesotherapy, and red light therapy for 4.5 months without seeing results. They are considering changing their treatment due to lack of progress.

community Single stressful event enough to trigger recurring hair loss, study suggests

in Research/Science 224 upvotes 9 months ago

Stress can trigger hair loss, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride being used to manage it. Some users report improvement with medications like Lexapro, while others emphasize the impact of stress and life events on hair health.

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learn Baicapil

Struggling with patchy hair loss like alopecia areata? Baicapil might help by reducing inflammation and reactivating growth. There is no published trial of Baicapil in alopecia areata. The anti-inflammatory and hair-density claims come from the ingredient's manufacturer and from laboratory work on its plant extracts, in people with androgenetic-type hair loss rather than autoimmune patchy hair loss.

learn Keratin

What role does keratin play in strengthening weak or thinning hair? Keratin strengthens hair by forming protective structures that prevent breakage and thinning.

learn Hairfect Rx™ (Strut complex)

learn Finasteride

Does hair strand thickness decrease in men with androgenic alopecia? Can finasteride help restore it? Androgenic alopecia thins hair strands by miniaturizing follicles. The pivotal finasteride trials (1,553 men, 1 mg/day, two years) report increased hair counts and improved assessed appearance, but they measured density, not the diameter of individual strands, so the effect on thickness itself is not established.

learn Castor oil

Castor oil: Does it help restore lost hair or just strengthen existing hair? Castor oil primarily strengthens existing hair rather than restoring lost hair.

learn Lavender

Is lavender effective for hormonal hair loss or just stress? Lavender may help with stress-related hair loss but has limited evidence for hormonal hair loss.

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