4 citations,
September 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders”
The dog with an Alopecia Areata-like condition showed signs of an autoimmune disease and partially regrew hair withouttreatment, suggesting dogs could be models for human AA research.
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hair loss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his pasttrolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.
A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fattissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem celltreatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.
Creatine may increase scalp DHT without affecting serum DHT, potentially speeding up male pattern baldness (MPB) for those genetically prone. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibitthe enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, butthe main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.