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Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Update on the Genetics of Androgenetic Alopecia, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata: Implications for Molecular Diagnostic Testing
Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
research Neuroendocrinology of the Hair Follicle: Principles and Clinical Perspectives
Hair follicles are hormone-sensitive and involved in growth and other functions, with potential for new treatments, but more research is needed.
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Stress may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata by affecting immune responses and cell death in hair follicles.
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Substance P may worsen acne by increasing inflammation, but corticosteroids might help by reducing this effect.
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5 / 328 resultscommunity 2020 Hair and Scalp Treatments: A Clinical Guide (in Depth 350 Page Guide)
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TerpsandCaicos
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5 years ago Treatments for hair loss, including topical immunotherapy, regenerative treatments, laser and light-based therapies, oral supplements, intralesional steroids, and new drugs like finasteride and minoxidil.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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nkrata
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6 months ago 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 How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding
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1 year ago The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.
community Received Kintor’s KX-826 Today
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6 months ago A user received Kintor’s KX-826/Pyrilutamide and shared initial impressions, noting concerns about the product's labeling and marketing. Other users discussed the legitimacy of the product, its effectiveness, and compared it to other treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community Fluridil downregulates androgen receptor expression?
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IllIssue229
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1 year ago Fluridil may decrease the number of androgen receptors in hair follicles by up to 95%. This suggests a different action mechanism from other non-steroidal antiandrogens like RU58841, indicating they might be used together.