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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Spatial variation and associated genes of total hair follicle density in goats
Four genes affect hair follicle density in goats.
research The lack of significant changes in scalp hair follicle density with advancing age
Aging alone barely affects the number of hair follicles, meaning hair loss is minimal without other conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
research The functions of ocu-miR-205 in regulating hair follicle development in Rex rabbits
Ocu-miR-205 helps control hair growth in Rex rabbits by affecting cell processes and signaling pathways.
research The functions of ocu-miR-205 in regulating hair follicle development in Rex rabbits
ocu-miR-205 affects hair density in Rex rabbits by altering hair follicle growth and signaling pathways.
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Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity How true is the statement: dead follicles don't grow back?
Hair follicles usually go dormant rather than die, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone therapy can sometimes reactivate them, though results vary. Complete regrowth is rare, especially in long-term bald areas, but some individuals see significant improvement with these treatments.
community How Veradermics secured a total of $220 million in series B and C financing for oral minoxidil, I will never understand.....
Veradermics' oral minoxidil shows promise for hair regrowth, with some users reporting significant improvements, while Pelage's PP405 results are less convincing and lack transparency. There is skepticism about both treatments' long-term effectiveness and potential side effects.
community 3 surgery total 7600 Grafts surgery journey
A person had three hair transplant surgeries using 7,600 grafts from scalp, beard, and chest, along with finasteride and minoxidil. Reactions are mixed, with suggestions for alternatives like hair systems or scalp micropigmentation.
community 2 months of difference with estradiol and spiro (4 months total w/ estradiol & spiro; 4 years of minoxidil and finasteride) (you should not take estradiol or spiro if you look manly and want to continue looking manly)
Hair regrowth using estradiol, spironolactone, minoxidil, and finasteride, showing significant improvement over four years. HRT is not advised for cis men solely for hair loss due to feminizing effects.
community Progress: From June 2022 (7 months of min + fin) to now (1 year) — I’ve lost so much density in this period and I have no idea why. I was getting pretty good resultup until that point. Is there anything else I can try? I’ve tried min, fin, tretinoin, micro needling, and castor oil. I feel hopeless.
The user lost hair density after 7 months of using minoxidil and finasteride and is seeking advice on other treatments after trying tretinoin, microneedling, and castor oil. Suggestions include checking for scalp conditions like eczema or psoriasis, changing minoxidil brands, and questioning hair dryer use and finasteride dosage.