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research Expression of Anti-Aging Type-XVII Collagen (COL17A1/BP180) in Hair Follicle-Associated Pluripotent (HAP) Stem Cells During Differentiation
Hair stem cells produce a protein called COL17A1 that plays a key role in their development and is linked to hair thinning and baldness.
research Identification of a Human Type XVII Collagen Fragment with High Capacity for Maintaining Skin Health
A fragment of human type XVII collagen shows great potential for skin health and wound healing.
research Read-Through for Nonsense Mutations in Type XVII Collagen-Deficient Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa
A new therapy for a skin blistering condition has not been developed yet.
research Aging, Alopecia, and Stem Cells
The document concludes that both internal stem cell factors and external influences like the environment and hormones affect hair loss and aging, with potential treatments focusing on these areas.
research Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Stabilizes Hemidesmosomes in Keratinocytes
Wnt/β-catenin signaling is important for keeping skin cell attachment structures stable.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Age-linked hair loss caused by disappearing collagen, researchers say
Age-linked hair loss is linked to disappearing collagen. Treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, tretinoin, microneedling, and collagen supplements.
community 5ar Type I in the frontal hair follicles - Dutasteride
The conversation discusses that dutasteride may be more effective than finasteride for frontal hair loss due to higher 5ar Type 1 enzyme activity in that area. Some users question the validity of this information, while others confirm it with additional sources.
community Anyone ever heard of this type of product uses stem cells ?
The conversation is about a hair loss product that claims to use stem cells and ingredients like Capixyl, Redensyl, and Baicapil, with the user asking if anyone has looked into it. No specific treatments were discussed.
community do minoxidil and finasteride shed the same type of hair?
Minoxidil and finasteride may cause different shedding patterns; the user experienced shedding with finasteride which stopped, and is now concerned about potential shedding after starting minoxidil. They have been on finasteride for 3 months, minoxidil for 1 week, and had exosome therapy 1 month ago.
community Effectiveness and Safety of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Botox injections increase hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia. Combining Botox with finasteride yields even better results.