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    GlossaryPTEN

    gene that regulates cell growth and prevents tumor formation

    PTEN (Phosphatase and Tensin Homolog) is a gene that produces an enzyme involved in regulating cell growth by deactivating certain signaling pathways. Mutations in the PTEN gene can lead to uncontrolled cell division and are associated with various cancers and conditions like Cowden syndrome, which can also affect hair growth and lead to alopecia.

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      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  44 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community Put P5P in my shampoo, reduced itch a lot!

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user added P5P (vitamin B6) to their shampoo to reduce scalp itch, which improved significantly. They have been using finasteride for hair loss but are exploring additional treatments like topical antiandrogens and prolactin inhibitors.

      community P5P supplementation for fin sides.

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      P5P supplementation helped reverse finasteride side effects, particularly by lowering prolactin levels and restoring sensitivity. The user experienced significant improvement within a day and full recovery in a few days.

      community P-1075: a BETTER version of Minoxidil

      in Research/Science 7 months ago
      P-1075 is a more potent hair growth agent than Minoxidil, but it poses significant heart risks, making it unsafe for use. Despite promising results in macaques, concerns about its cardiotoxicity in rats have halted its development.