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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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research compound made to degrade androgen receptors in scalp
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research Pharmacological Inhibition of Stearoyl CoA Desaturase in the Skin Induces Atrophy of the Sebaceous Glands
Blocking SCD1 in the skin with XEN103 shrinks sebaceous glands in mice.
research Adenohypophysitis Associated with Sebaceous Gland Atrophy in a Dog
A dog had a rare skin condition linked to gland and pituitary issues.
research Pharmacological Inhibition of DGAT1 Induces Sebaceous Gland Atrophy in Mouse and Dog Skin While Overt Alopecia Is Restricted to the Mouse
Blocking DGAT1 reduces oil gland size in mice and dogs, but only mice experience hair loss.
research Sebaceous gland atrophy due to seborrheic dermatitis in a patient with alopecia: A potential pitfall
Skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis can make it harder to correctly diagnose hair loss because they can cause the oil glands in the skin to shrink.
research A morphometric and histologic study of the scalp in psoriasis. Paradoxical sebaceous gland atrophy and decreased hair shaft diameters without alopecia.
Psoriasis on the scalp causes smaller oil glands and thinner hair but doesn't lead to hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity If you were on finasteride, but experiencing negative symptoms and didn’t know about PFS, would you want someone to tell you?
Finasteride users discuss potential side effects, including Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS), with varying opinions on its legitimacy and impact. Some users report side effects like changes in semen consistency and reduced pre-ejaculate, while others emphasize the rarity and reversibility of side effects.
community Severe dry eye: finasteride vs dutasteride
Woman uses antiandrogens for hair thinning prevention, experiences severe dry eye with finasteride. Asks if dutasteride could be better despite potential for worse dry eye.
community Microneedling must reach the stem cells in the upper hair shaft
Microneedling should target depths of 0.5mm to 1.5mm for hair loss, with weekly sessions at 1mm recommended. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil is common for improved results.
community 20MTF Results on the crown from 1 year on estrogen injections
Estrogen injections significantly improved hair growth, particularly on the crown, after stopping finasteride. Monotherapy with estrogen led to hairline improvement, but also caused sterility and potential feminization effects.
community Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Does Not Significantly Affect BP
Low-dose oral minoxidil is used for hair loss and does not significantly affect blood pressure but may increase heart rate and cause hypotensive symptoms. Some users experience side effects like palpitations and shortness of breath, while others find it effective; topical minoxidil with tretinoin is also considered.