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…
In the last decade, interest in microneedling has exploded, particularly among those using these devices as an adjuvant treatment for androgenic alopecia. As of today, dozens of clinical studies suggest that microneedling can improve hair counts through a range of mechanisms – all through the repeated generation of micro-wounds on the scalp. But as with … Read more…
Microneedling is a popular hair loss intervention, with some clinical studies supporting its use for pattern hair loss. Some studies even suggest that microneedling is as effective as platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) at regrowing hair. Having said that, some users report an increase in hair shedding after starting microneedling – especially in the first 1-3 … Read more…