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research When whorls collide: the development of hair patterns in frizzled 6 mutant mice

55 citations , November 2010 in “Development”

Hair follicles in mutant mice self-organize into ordered patterns within a week.

research Order from disorder: Self-organization in mammalian hair patterning

91 citations , December 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences”

Hair patterns in mice are controlled by both a global system dependent on Fz6 and a local self-organizing system.

research Hair Restoration Surgery: Hair Transplantation and Micrografting

5 citations , September 1998 in “Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America”

Hair transplantation and micrografting, used for baldness, involve moving hair follicles from hair-rich to bald areas, requiring careful procedure and post-care for success.

research Planar cell polarity-dependent and independent functions in the emergence of tissue-scale hair follicle patterns

33 citations , June 2017 in “Developmental Biology”

Mice can correct hair follicle orientation without certain genes, but proper overall alignment needs those genes.

research Responses of hair follicle–associated structures to loss of planar cell polarity signaling

29 citations , February 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America”

Loss of Fz6 disrupts hair follicle and associated structures' orientation.

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community My 4100 Grafts hair transplant surgery update.

in Progress Pictures 635 upvotes 7 months ago

A 41-year-old doctor shared his positive experience with a 4,100 graft hair transplant, highlighting the importance of a skilled doctor for a natural hairline. He mentioned a confidence boost and the occasional use of finasteride post-transplant.

community Do you think people of previous generations had better hair? What changed?

in Chat 2174 upvotes 10 months ago

Hair loss is less common now due to accessible treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants. Improved hair care, skincare, and lifestyle changes contribute to people looking younger today.

community A New Therapeutic Channel to Come Soon: Hair Follicle Sugar Metabolism and Aldose Reductase

in Research/Science 131 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair loss therapies focusing on hair follicle sugar metabolism and aldose reductase. Potential treatments include magnesium supplements, avoiding high glycemic index foods, and antioxidants.

community Propylene Glycol vs Glycerin in topical finasterside?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 9 months ago

Switching from propylene glycol to glycerin in topical finasteride may reduce systemic absorption and side effects while maintaining local scalp DHT suppression. Concerns exist about glycerin's ability to deliver the full dose to hair follicles.

community Dht kills hair, but no one says why?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 40 upvotes 10 months ago

DHT affects hair follicles, contributing to hair loss, but the exact mechanism is unclear. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, though they may have side effects and varying effectiveness.

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