June 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
Title change to "Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)"; common in African American women; hair-grooming methods may contribute; no effective therapy found; trials needed.
Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.
Hair loss's social impact, focusing on Will Smith defending Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia. The conversation highlights double standards between men and women experiencing hair loss and emphasizes empathy.
A female user with chronic anemia and vitamin deficiencies is experiencing finer, straighter hair and seeks recommendations for scalp products to improve circulation and prevent potential hair thinning. She is considering growth oils but is unsure of their effectiveness.
A user applied minoxidil to their pubic hair for 3 months, resulting in hair growth over 4 inches, and is considering using it for a scalp hair transplant. They plan to continue the treatment despite their wife's disapproval.
miR-205, a tiny RNA, can stimulate hair growth by softening aging hair follicle stem cells in mice. Future tests aim to see if this can work in humans.