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scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble
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research Touch Receptors Undergo Rapid Remodeling in Healthy Skin
Touch sensitivity in mouse skin decreases during hair growth due to changes in touch receptors.
research Montagna Symposium 2016: The Skin, Our Sensory Organ for Itch, Pain, Touch, and Pleasure
The symposium highlighted the skin's role in sensing itch, pain, touch, and pleasure, and discussed new research and techniques for understanding and treating these sensations.
research In Vitro Co-Culture Models of Merkel Cell-Neurite Complex in Touch Domes
The study concluded that the developed models are effective for studying hair growth mechanisms and testing new treatments.
research Three-Dimensional Reconstructions of Mechanosensory End Organs Suggest a Unifying Mechanism Underlying Dynamic, Light Touch
Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
research ELife Assessment: Touch Receptor End-Organ Innervation and Function Require Sensory Neuron Expression of the Transcription Factor Meis2
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve connection to touch receptors in certain skin areas of mice.
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5 / 983 resultscommunity How to get rid of oily hair, not scalp?
To reduce oily hair, wash the scalp thoroughly with shampoo and avoid touching the hair with hands. Applying a watery body lotion to wet hair may also help lessen oiliness.
community Pyrilutamide powder now sold at my local supermarket (Netherlands)
Pyrilutamide powder is now available at a local supermarket in the Netherlands. The discussion humorously touches on hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community How long is RU58841 active after application
RU58841 remains active for several hours after application, and it's suggested to wait a few hours before washing it off to maintain its effectiveness. There is a concern about potential transfer to others if they touch the hair shortly after application.
community Progress report for 7 months, with 6500 grafts done.
A 36-year-old had a hair transplant with 6,500 grafts 7 months ago, took 1.25mg of finasteride every other day for 5 months, and recently switched to 1mg daily along with 5% minoxidil spray. They are considering a touch-up transplant and are seeking advice on their progress and future expectations.
community How long is topical Fin “active” on the scalp?
Topical finasteride remains active on the scalp for a certain period after application, and there is concern about the safety of touching the hair and transferring the medication to the fingers.