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Hi Satya, Studying, understanding and innovating are great tasks. But not everyone can do them well. That's why students don't get the same marks from the same class. The time and hard work you put into your goals is really appreciated. I'm really happy for your success.
The topic of hair loss has been on my mind for a long time and I have always wondered why research doesn't focus on the deeper follicle molecular biology by comparing the hairfollicles/scalp of a person with Norwood 0 without hair loss and that of a person with Norwood 7 and research which molecules became depleted or no longer produced in one scalp but which are present in large numbers in the other. This takes time, but it would have to be possible to determine exactly which molecules induce hair growth that do not in people with hair loss happen more, which would bring us a lot closer to solving alopecia
There is a vast literature on the biochemistry of hair follicles, and we have understood the difference between NW0 and NW7 follicles for decades. Namely, that hair susceptible to pattern loss has a greater number of androgen receptors. DHT activates the androgen receptors which causes miniaturisation and eventually total loss - which is why DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride prevent further loss. The problem is really how to regenerate follicles once they have become miniaturized (or otherwise lost).
What's your take on Dr. Joy Kongs stem cell protocol... placenta...... great reviews.... there in California ... I'm seriously thinking about doing it... thanks
