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    GlossaryWnt inhibitor

    substance that blocks cell growth and differentiation signals

    A Wnt inhibitor is a substance that blocks the Wnt signaling pathway, which is crucial for various cellular processes, including cell growth and differentiation. In the context of hair biology, inhibiting the Wnt pathway can affect hair follicle development and regeneration, potentially influencing conditions like alopecia (hair loss).

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      compound that activates Wnt/β-catenin to promote hair regrowth and create new hair follicles

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      glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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      a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions

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      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

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      community The mechanism of androgenic alopecia

      in Research/Science  34 upvotes 5 months ago
      DHT may inhibit hair growth by affecting mitochondrial function, leading to hair follicle miniaturization. Treatments like minoxidil and PP405 may promote hair growth by altering metabolic pathways, potentially counteracting DHT's effects.

      community Better Than Minoxidil? Topical Sodium Valproate

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical sodium valproate may promote hair growth by inhibiting GSK3β, allowing beta-catenin to proliferate, but it has potential side effects and requires more research. The conversation also mentions skepticism about a product called Vdphlo1, which includes sodium valproate and other ingredients.

      community Hair follicle neogenesis

       7 upvotes 10 years ago
      A user plans to experiment with creating new hair follicles using methods like derma rolling, applying lithium chloride, tannic acid, and various other substances including caffeine, ketoconazole, and raspberry ketones. They also consider using anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, and DHT inhibitors to potentially improve results.