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    study of form and structure in organisms

    Morphology refers to the study of the form and structure of organisms and their specific structural features. In the context of hair, it involves examining the shape, size, and arrangement of hair follicles and strands, which can provide insights into hair growth patterns, health, and conditions like alopecia.

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      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  93 upvotes 4 years ago
      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.