research The Role of Tight Junctions in Skin Barrier Function and Dermal Absorption
Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.
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research Tight Junction Barriers in Human Hair Follicles – Role of Claudin-1
Claudin-1 is important for the barrier function and growth of hair.
research Tight Junctions Form a Barrier in Porcine Hair Follicles
Tight junctions create a barrier in pig hair follicles that controls what can enter the skin.
research Testosterone Reduces Tight Junction Complexity and Down-Regulates Expression of Claudin-4 and Occludin in the Endometrium in Ovariectomized, Sex-Steroid Replacement Rats
Testosterone makes the connections in the uterus lining simpler and lowers certain protein levels, which might lead to infertility.
research Epidermis-Specific Ablation of Claudin-1 in Adult Mice Demonstrates the Essential Role of a Tight Junction Barrier in Skin Homeostasis
Claudin-1 is crucial for maintaining skin barrier and preventing inflammation.
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User discusses tight scalp causing hair loss and suggests treatments like scalp massages, PRP, saw palmetto, and eucapil. They share their experience with saw palmetto and eucapil and consider adding PRP and scalp massages for better results.
community What do you do about hairloss where scalp feels tight? Losing Hope
A 24-year-old male has been using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil twice daily, iron and zinc supplements, derma rolling weekly, and Nizoral weekly for hair loss. Despite these treatments, he experiences tight, painful scalp areas with no progress and some hair loss.
community My Hairline journey. The first photo taken is the day I took the pill. No date specific just know I’ve been on finasteride 22 months. 2 years November 14th. ASK ANYTHING. Oh yeah started minoxidil a year later. Once every day or every other day super inconsistent and never really use 1ml, maybe half
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This user has been taking finasteride for 22 months and minoxidil for 1 year to reduce hair loss, with apparent success; they have also avoided tight cornrow hairstyles to further protect their hairline.
community My muscles & butt are disappearing on finas, and I’m only taking it because my hair was vanishing too. Help! Details below.
A 39 year old female who has been taking finasteride for 1.5 months and is experiencing side effects such as muscle and butt shrinkage, and weight loss despite still having tight clothing. The user is seeking advice from those with knowledge of bodybuilding and hormones to help figure out the issue.
community 5 Months Hair Transplant Progress / 3500 Grafts
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, showing significant improvement in appearance after 5 months. They underwent the procedure at Heva Clinic in Istanbul for $2,300 USD, which included aftercare, and attributed their hair loss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.