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Glossary White Blood Cell Count

measures immune cells in blood to detect health issues

White Blood Cell Count (WBC count) measures the number of white blood cells in a volume of blood. White blood cells are crucial components of the immune system, helping to fight infections and other diseases. Abnormal WBC counts can indicate various conditions, such as infections, inflammation, immune system disorders, or bone marrow problems.

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research EFFECTS OF ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE ON BODY GROWTH, VISCERAL PROPORTIONS, AND WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNTS OF NORMAL AND HYPOPHYSECTOMIZED MALE RATS

24 citations , May 1951 in “Endocrinology”

This study describes the effects of adrenocorticotropic hormone injections in rats, specifically detailing their stunted body growth and changes in visceral proportions and hematology.

A Counter Gradient of Activin A and Follistatin Instructs the Timing of Hair Cell Differentiation in the Murine Cochlea

research Faculty Opinions recommendation of A counter gradient of Activin A and follistatin instructs the timing of hair cell differentiation in the murine cochlea.

July 2019 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”

Activin A speeds up ear hair cell differentiation, while Follistatin slows it down.

research Clinical Analysis of SLE in the Elderly for 33 Cases

January 2011 in “National Medical Frontiers of China”

This study found that elderly patients with SLE have fewer typical clinical manifestations and organ damage but experience a higher incidence of glucocorticoid side effects compared to younger patients.

research Neuropharmacological profile of Eclipta alba (Linn.) Hassk

118 citations , July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”

In this study, the aqueous extract of Eclipta alba and its hydrolyzed fraction showed nootropic activity and reduced stress-induced alterations in rats.

research Minimum requirements for reporting clinical trials evaluating the therapeutic potential of platelet-rich plasma

7 citations , August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This letter comments on a randomized controlled trial by Shapiro et al that found no significant benefits of platelet-rich plasma compared to placebo for male androgenetic alopecia, highlighting issues with PRP protocol variations.

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community Drug-free hair transplant while waiting for future treatments to become available to public: stupid or good plan?

in Transplants 1 month ago

A user plans a drug-free hair transplant while waiting for future treatments like stem cell therapies, which are projected to be available between 2028 and 2030. Many users express skepticism about the availability of new treatments, suggesting that relying on them is risky and that finasteride remains the most effective option.

community PRP / laser / stem cell treatment before or after hair transplant – worth it?

1 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user is considering whether to undergo additional treatments like PRP, low-level laser therapy, and stem cell treatment before or after a planned hair transplant, while already using minoxidil and starting finasteride. They are unsure if these treatments are worth the significant cost and are seeking advice from others who have had similar experiences.

community Quote from Pelage (PP-405) Spokesperson...

122 upvotes 10 months ago

Pelage is developing a topical hair follicle stem cell therapy, PP405, for non-scarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia, with Phase III trials planned and a potential market launch by 2027. The treatment may not require continuous use after initial regrowth.

community Good news for stem cells hair therapies - US federal judge: using patients' stem cells does NOT fall under FDA jurisdiction

26 upvotes 4 years ago

A US federal judge ruled that using patients' stem cells for medical treatments is not under FDA jurisdiction, potentially speeding up development of stem cell-based hair loss therapies. Some users are optimistic about increased research and development, while others express skepticism about the ruling's impact on safety and efficacy standards.

community Any interesting future treatments around the corner

7 upvotes 6 years ago

Potential future hair loss treatments include stem cell therapy, Clascosterone (Breezula), Amplifica's signaling molecules, Botox, and dutasteride mesotherapy. Some treatments are promising but expensive, like Tsuji's technique, while others, like Botox, show unexpected results.

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learn Stem Cell Factor

learn Osteopontin

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

learn Exosomes

Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles

learn Estradiol

an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women

learn Epidermal Growth Factor

learn white tea

Is white tea more effective in topical hair products or as an oral supplement for hair growth? Neither topical nor oral white tea has any human clinical trial behind it for hair growth. Topical use has a more direct mechanistic rationale, but the only verifiable studies are a cell-culture EGCG experiment and a pharmacokinetic study with no hair outcomes.

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