learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
research Th1 Chemokine CXCL10 and Alopecia Areata: A Possible Target for Treatment 3 citations, January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical & Cellular Immunology” Targeting CXCL10 may help treat alopecia areata.
research Identification of Distinct Immune Signatures and Chemokine Networks in Scalp Inflammatory Diseases June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Different immune responses cause hair loss in scalp diseases, with unique patterns in scalp psoriasis possibly protecting against hair loss.
research Recent Advances in the Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Hair Loss Disease Alopecia Areata 106 citations, January 2013 in “Clinical and Developmental Immunology” Alopecia areata is caused by immune system attacks on hair follicles, often triggered by viral infections.
research Chemokine Receptor CCR5 as a Novel Target for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking the CCR5 receptor may be a new way to treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
research Human Hair Follicles Can Smell: OR2AT4-Mediated Hair Growth Regulation August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicles have a scent receptor that can influence hair growth.
community When someone posts a scalp tension theory in Satire 268 upvotes 4 years ago Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.