research Exploring the “brain-skin connection”: Leads and lessons from the hair follicle
Hair follicles on the scalp interact with and respond to the nervous system, influencing their own behavior and growth.
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research Extensive cerebral arteriovenous malformation presenting as a small cutaneous lesion on the forehead
A small forehead lesion led to the discovery of a significant brain arteriovenous malformation in a young girl.
research Epithelial growth control by neurotrophins: leads and lessons from the hair follicle
Neurotrophins are important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
research P142 – 3046: Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis, a rare neurocutaneous disorder: Report of additional three cases
ECCL should be considered in patients with specific skin and eye lesions.
research Lesions in the skin, intestine, and central nervous system induced by an antimetabolite of niacin.
Injecting newborn mice with a niacin blocker caused skin, gut, and brain damage similar to human pellagra.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Nice & pure PRP, 3 ml of this is going to the scalp.
The use of PRP to treat hair loss and its potential effectiveness when combined with 5 alpha reductase blockers such as Minoxidil or Finasteride.
community 1 Year on Finasteride and 14 Months on Minoxidil and I Feel Like I am Not Stabilizing
A 20-year-old is concerned about hair thinning despite using finasteride and minoxidil for over a year. They are advised to manage anxiety, consider therapy, and possibly reassess their treatment plan, while others suggest checking thyroid levels and considering alternative treatments like dutasteride.
community Whenever I see a woman I'm attracted to I feel immense shame and self hatred
A person feels intense shame and self-hatred due to baldness and poor self-image, affecting their confidence and social interactions. Suggestions include therapy, exercise, braces, hair transplants, and using finasteride.
community "Hair Follicle Stem Cells are quiescent 99% of the time and permanently reside in the hair follicle"
Hair follicles are mostly dormant but can be reactivated with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. A new drug, PP405, shows promise for hair regrowth but may not be available until 2027-2028.
community Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems
A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.
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