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      Melanocytes: The New Black

      research Melanocytes: The new Black

      93 citations , October 2006 in “The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology”
      Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.
      Diagnosis and Management of Melanoma of the Scalp: A Review of the Literature

      research Diagnosis and Management of Melanoma of the Scalp: A Review of the Literature

      3 citations , October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
      Scalp melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, is often found late due to its hard-to-see location, especially in older men. Early detection, possible treatments, and the role of hairdressers in spotting it early are discussed. More research is needed to improve detection and treatment.

      research Diseases of the Canine Prostate Gland

      1 citations , August 2022 in “Veterinary medicine and science”
      The main prostate diseases in dogs are benign growth, infections, and cancer, with various treatments ranging from drugs to surgery, but cancer treatments have limited success.
      Genetics of Thyroid Lesions Updated

      research Genetics of thyroid lesions updated

      January 2014 in “Pathology”
      RET mutation is important in familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, and BRAF mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma is linked to more aggressive cancer and higher death rates.

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      community DNA Testing by Roots by Genetic Arts

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with Roots by GA, a company that creates personalized hair loss treatments based on DNA analysis, which confirmed their inability to tolerate finasteride. The user is satisfied with their progress 30 days after a hair transplant and the customized formula they received.

      community Genetic testing to determine individualized hairloss treatment?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user discusses a company, Roots by Genetic Arts, that offers a genetic test for hair loss to create personalized treatments, and is curious about its legitimacy and the science behind it. The company tests 16 genes related to hair loss and compounds a topical treatment based on the results.

      community CRISPR treatment for AGA on the horizon after approval for blood disorders

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      CRISPR treatments for blood disorders have been approved, leading to discussions about its potential for treating hair loss (AGA). A study showed that editing a gene related to DHT sensitivity could lead to hair regrowth, suggesting CRISPR may eventually be used for AGA, but it's expected to be expensive and not soon available.

      community What the hell happened in my family genes?

      in Chat  116 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hair thinning.