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June 2016 in “The anatomical record”
Dogs have varying numbers of touch-sensitive Merkel cells in different skin areas, with most in the oral mucosa and facial skin, unrelated to age, sex, breed, or color.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
Sonic hedgehog signaling is needed for the development of touch-receptor cells in the skin, and the loss of Polycomb repressive complex 2 can lead to more of these cells.
Creatine does not cause hair loss, but some users report hair loss while using it. Minoxidil and finasteride are mentioned as treatments for hair loss.
The user experienced side effects from finasteride and found improved mood and performance with DHT, but it worsened hair loss. They are considering options like TRT, HCG, and topical treatments like Saw Palmetto, but struggle with balancing hair preservation and functionality.
A 28-year-old started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is frustrated by insensitive comments from others about his balding, which is a sensitive topic for him. People, including a girl he's seeing, have made hurtful remarks, and the conversation includes discussions on societal double standards and advice to ignore such comments and focus on self-improvement.
The conversation is about finding an alternative ketoconazole shampoo to Nizoral due to its strong smell, with suggestions including Intelligent shampoo and Sons brand. The discussion also touches on the effectiveness of ketoconazole for dandruff and hair loss, with some users recommending prescription options for higher concentrations.
The conversation discusses androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and questions why treatments focus on lowering DHT levels instead of building resistance to it. It also touches on hair transplantation techniques using body hair.