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research Lymphatic vessels interact dynamically with the hair follicle stem cell niche during skin regeneration in vivo

44 citations , September 2019 in “The EMBO Journal”

This study found that lymphatic vessels in mice are important for hair follicle development and organization, as their depletion blocks hair growth.

research Does tissue iron status have a role in female alopecia?

34 citations , July 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Iron deficiency is not a significant cause of hair loss in women.

research Obesity and the skin

128 citations , September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.

research Concentrations of Bioelements (Zn, Cu, Fe, Cr, Mg, Mn) in Serum and Bone Tissue of Aging Men Undergoing Hip Arthroplasty: Implications for Erectile Dysfunction

4 citations , May 2024 in “Biomolecules”

This study examined connections between bioelements like Zn, Cu, and Mn in serum and bone tissue and hormone concentrations in men with and without erectile dysfunction, highlighting potential relationships that may help explain ED's etiology.

research The Role of the Slc39a Family of Zinc Transporters in Zinc Homeostasis in Skin

19 citations , February 2018 in “Nutrients”

This review discusses the relationship between zinc deficiency and skin disorders, emphasizing zinc transporters' roles, but it reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight potential benefits of regulating zinc levels via transporters.

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community Sugar and Hair loss connections

in Research/Science 41 upvotes 1 year ago

High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.

community Does Creatine Really Increase DHT? My Personal Experiment

115 upvotes 1 year ago

Creatine does not increase DHT levels, but some report hair loss when using it, possibly due to other factors. The effects on hair loss vary individually, with no clear connection established.

community Increased adipose tissue (being overweight) in males may increase likelyhood of finasterde side effects

in Research/Science 29 upvotes 2 years ago

Being overweight may increase finasteride side effects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these side effects.

community Cardio for more than 60 minutes reduces DHT levels and improve hair growth

in Research/Science 126 upvotes 1 year ago

Long aerobic exercise (over 60 minutes) can reduce DHT levels and improve hair health. Some users discuss using Tadalafil (Cialis) to further reduce DHT after exercise, while others mention using treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 for hair growth.

community DHT Itch is real. The connection between Acne and Male Pattern Baldness shows this

in Research/Science 64 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hair loss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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