research Keratinocytes of the Upper Epidermis and Isthmus of Hair Follicles Express Hemoglobin mRNA and Protein November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.
research 532 Unexpected expression of hemoglobin α as an endogenous antioxidant in epidermal keratinocytes November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hemoglobin α acts as an antioxidant in skin cells, especially protecting hair follicle stem cells from UV damage.
research Ectopic production of hair keratin constitutes Rushton’s hyaline bodies in association with hematogenous deposits 6 citations , April 2012 in “Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine” Rushton's hyaline bodies form from hair keratin and blood substances.
research THU372 Finasteride Induced Hyperglycemia 1 citations , October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Finasteride may worsen blood sugar control in diabetic patients.
research Effects of 5-?±-Reductase Inhibitor (Finasteride) on Per Operative Blood Loss in Patients with BPH undergoing TURP January 2018 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences” Finasteride reduces blood loss and the need for blood transfusions during and after TURP surgery.
community CRISPR Is Curing People Right Now. Genetic Hair Loss is Next? in Technology 112 upvotes 1 year ago CRISPR shows promise for treating hair loss by targeting specific genes. Current treatments include Minoxidil and finasteride, but CRISPR could offer a more precise solution, though it is still expensive and in early stages.