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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch [Wooly hair syndrome. Clinical and microscopic study].
Woolly hair syndrome is a genetic condition causing frizzy, fragile hair.
research Frontal fibrosierende Alopezie – Fallbeispiele und Review
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss that mainly affects postmenopausal women, has unclear causes, and lacks evidence-based treatments.
research Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans in a female
A rare genetic skin condition usually affecting males was found in a 9-year-old girl.
research Overlap Between Ulerythema Ophryogenes and Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans: a Case Report
A 19-year-old male had two rare skin conditions causing scarring and permanent hair loss.
research A case of cicatricial alopecia associated with pemphigus: a case report
The link between pemphigus and the patient's scarring hair loss is still unclear.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity PP405 Won’t Work: Follicle Is Miniaturized, Fibrosed, And Missing Key Support Cells
PP405 is ineffective for miniaturized, fibrosed hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. AMP303 may activate hair follicle stem cells, but minoxidil and finasteride are still the main treatments.
community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)
The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.
community Follicum releases some data from previous phase 2a trial
Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.
community Pyrilutamide (KX-826) personal consideration
Pyrilutamide (KX-826) is discussed as an anti-androgen treatment for hair loss, with mixed user experiences. Some users report no results, while others find it mildly effective.
community Perifollicular Fibrosis and its role in androgenetic alopecia. Is Aminexil/Kopexil a must for anyone with AGA?
Aminexil/Kopexil may help reduce hair loss by addressing perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia, but it lacks the extensive clinical backing of finasteride and minoxidil. Some users find it effective, but availability and cost are issues, especially in the US where it's not FDA-approved.