research Spectrum of Phenotypes Associated with Human MC1R Variations
MC1R gene variations affect skin, hair color, UV sensitivity, and melanoma risk.
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research Grey, curly and short-haired Swiss Holstein cattle show genetic traces of the Simmental breed
Swiss Holstein cattle with curly, short hair carry genes from the Simmental breed.
research Association Between Natural Hair Color, Race, and Alopecia
Darker hair colors may increase the risk of alopecia areata, while lighter hair colors may decrease it.
research MITF E318K naevus phenotype: the modifying role of MC1R Red Hair Variants
research Genome-wide association meta-analysis of individuals of European ancestry identifies new loci explaining a substantial fraction of hair color variation and heritability
New genetic locations explain much of hair color variation in Europeans.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community March 1st and May 1st. Started treatment February 1st.
Hair density and color improved with 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oral minoxidil, red light therapy, biotin, and microneedling. Visible results seen in 3 months.
community A little more than a month using red light therapy. I'm surprised by the progress.
Red light therapy has shown promising results in hair regrowth for the user, who avoids minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. The user follows a healthy lifestyle with diet, exercise, and sauna use, and will continue monitoring the therapy's effectiveness.
community New Light Therapy Can Suppress a Key Marker of Hair Loss by 92%
A new light therapy claims to reduce hair loss markers by 92% using a specific wavelength range. Users discuss the cost and effectiveness of devices, with some expressing skepticism and others considering alternative treatments like red light therapy and vitamin D exposure.
community Starting Bimatoprost! Hair time
The conversation is about using Bimatoprost for hair growth, with concerns about potential side effects like eye color change and fat atrophy. Users discuss combining it with other treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, and sourcing Bimatoprost in bulk.
