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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Cytokines and Growth Factors Influence Hair Growth In Vitro: Possible Implications for the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Certain cytokines and growth factors can stop hair growth and may play a role in alopecia areata.
research Cytokines and Growth Factors Influence Hair Growth In Vitro: Possible Implications for the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Certain cytokines and growth factors can inhibit hair growth and may affect alopecia areata.
research Analysis of Apoptotic Cell Death in Human Hair Follicles In Vivo and In Vitro
Apoptosis in hair follicles varies by growth phase, with TGF-β possibly starting the catagen phase.
research Dissecting the Impact of Chemotherapy on the Human Hair Follicle
Chemotherapy damages hair follicles, causing hair loss and other cellular changes.
research Probing the Effects of Stress Mediators on the Human Hair Follicle
Stress-related substance P may lead to hair loss and negatively affect hair growth.
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5 / 55 resultscommunity A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
community Tretinoin for some men(not all) can cause non-telogen effluvium hair loss
Tretinoin can cause non-telogen hair loss in some men by inducing catagen-like changes in hair follicles and through retinoid toxicity, especially when used with minoxidil. Some users report hair loss even when using retinoids on the face, while others experience benefits when combined with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
community Fevipiprant 2019!
The conversation discusses Fevipiprant, an asthma drug that may block CRTH2 and potentially stop male pattern baldness (MPB) without inhibiting DHT. It also mentions the use of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.
community 8 months post HT: weird asymmetrical shedding/recession?. Dr not 100% sure cause. Theories??
8 months post hair transplant, OP experiences asymmetrical shedding despite using finasteride and starting minoxidil. The doctor suggests it might correct itself or be due to transplant trauma, recommending a wait-and-see approach.
community A lot of hair falling out like this, what does it mean? Diffuse thinning, chronic dandruff and scalp crust (seborrheic dermatitis), 28 y/o male
A 28 year old male experiencing diffuse thinning, chronic dandruff and scalp crust (seborrheic dermatitis), with replies discussing the use of topical fin for hormone imbalances and Nizoral for seb derm.