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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology”
Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.
The treatment for androgenetic alopecia involves using finasteride and minoxidil with intense exercise and cold exposure to boost metabolism and reduce androgenic effects, potentially leading to hair regrowth. This approach may activate biological pathways for improved hair and overall health.
Hair loss theory involves 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase (3AHD) converting DHTto androstenol. Discussion explores potential treatments and encourages more research.
SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.
Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, butthe conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggesttrying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.