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My latest long-form articles on hair loss. Analyses of hair loss science, treatments, breakthroughs, hair regrowth case studies, and more. My name is Rob English. I'm a researcher, medical editor, and the founder of Perfect Hair Health. I started this website seven years ago to showcase evidence-based approaches to slowing, stopping, and reversing hair loss with both natural and..
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Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound found in the Cannabis sativa plant. It is the second most abundant cannabinoid in Cannabis sativa after tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). As CBD is non-psychoactive, it does not produce the “high” associated with cannabis use. CBD has many therapeutic benefits across several medical conditions, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, neuroprotective benefits, ... Read more...
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Progesterone is a steroid hormone with a wide range of physiological and medical effects. It is linked to female fertility and pregnancy, and it plays roles in neuro- and immunoprotection and various gynecological treatments. Studies have linked changes in progesterone levels to androgenic alopecia and postpartum telogen effluvium. Still, mixed evidence, limited research, and potential ... Read more...
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1M ago
CRABP2 is one of two genes found within the CRABP family alongside CRABP1. CRABP2 is a key regulator of retinoic acid, a vitamin A derivative, transporting it around the cell and helping its metabolism. Both CRABP2 and retinoic acid have been suggested in the literature to have roles in the maintenance of hair health. This ... Read more...
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1M ago
BTD encodes the protein biotinidase, an enzyme crucial for biotin use throughout the human body. Biotin, or vitamin B7, is an essential nutrient that must be acquired from the diet. Biotin has been shown to have a range of biological functions, including a role in maintaining hair health. BTD polymorphisms can lead to a failure ... Read more...
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1M ago
CYP19A1 is a gene within the cytochrome P450 superfamily, a large network of genes that regulate various critical processes throughout the body. CYP19A1 encodes the protein aromatase, which is involved in the conversion of androgens, such as testosterone, into estrogens. Aromatase is believed to play a key role in regulating hair growth, and several studies ... Read more...
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1M ago
COL1A1 is a gene within the collagen superfamily, a large network that comprises at least 44 genes and 28 proteins. The collagen proteins have a variety of roles, with perhaps their most crucial being to support the structure of tissues throughout the body. COL1A1 and COL1A2 produce the protein chains that combine to form type ... Read more...
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2dDR Hair is a company that sells two hair care products: 2DDR+ Advanced Topical Hair Formula and Generic Deoxyribose 2dDR. The website features product prices and a page dedicated to a recent mouse study that has been published about the main ingredient, 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR). 2dDR is a naturally occurring sugar in the human body with ... Read more...
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1M ago
Angiotensin-converting enzyme facilitates the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. This, alongside the degradation of bradykinin, leads to vasoconstriction (the tightening of blood vessels). As hair follicles require an adequate supply of blood for growth and health, it is thought that increased ACE activity can contribute to hair loss. In this article, we will ... Read more...
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1M ago
IGF1R is a receptor within the IGF gene family, a large network of genes that work together to regulate various processes. IGF1R mediates the effects of IGF-1, another gene within the family that is believed to be important in hair growth. Studies have shown that IGF-1 regulates key aspects of hair growth, and having low ... Read more...
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1M ago
The NR3C1 gene encodes the glucocorticoid receptor, which is essential for mediating the effects of glucocorticoids in various physiological processes, including metabolism, immune response, and stress regulation. This receptor plays a critical role in the body’s ability to respond to glucocorticoid medications, making it a key factor in conditions treated with these drugs. This article ... Read more...
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