Any recent developments with Piloscopy?
4/11/2024

At a glance

In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💧 peppermint oil (topical) diluted with carrier every night 7 years

• dermarolling

the tone is 😐 neutral with stopped hair loss almost entirely results.

Other terms

piloscopy hair loss treatment minoxidil hair transplant FUE hair transplant scars Rogaine follicular unit extraction

Piloscopy's impact on hair loss treatment after 10 years remains unclear, and peppermint oil has shown to be effective, similar to minoxidil, in stopping recent hair loss. The user is considering dermarolling and has concerns about hair transplant scars.

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Related Research

6 / 6 results

research Hair loss at 20 associated with prostate cancer risk later in life

September 2011 in “Cancer”

This study found that men who began balding at age 20 were twice as likely to develop prostate cancer later in life compared to those who did not experience early hair loss.

research Hair restoration surgery: challenges and solutions

31 citations , July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

This article discusses the challenges and possible solutions in hair restoration surgery, focusing on donor hair availability, hair survival, and concealing surgical evidence, and reports no new clinical results.

research Pharmacologic Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

21 citations , January 2003 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine”

This review outlines the underlying pathophysiology and treatment options for the androgen excess and reproductive and metabolic manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no clinical results.

research Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant: Curves Ahead

14 citations , May 2019 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery”

This article explains the FUE technique for hair transplantation, its associated risks and complications, and outlines a protocol for maxillofacial surgeons, but reports no new clinical results.

research The modern management of hirsutism

19 citations , September 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice”

This review discusses the management of hirsutism in women, highlighting promising treatments like metformin for polycystic ovarian syndrome, and emphasizes the importance of understanding hair growth cycles and realistic treatment expectations; it reports no new clinical results.

research Previous fat grafting and hair transplantation using the FUE technique on scalp scars: Update

January 2022 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology”

This review concludes that the two-stage technique of hair transplantation with prior fat grafting appears effective for treating scalp scars, based on existing literature.