No more hair transplants - a new FDA-cleared fractional laser treatment called FoLix
    10/11/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Microneedling →

    Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles

    At a glance
    In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    • FoLix (laser treatment)
    💉 steroid shots (injections)
    • microneedling (physical application)
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

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    A new FDA-cleared fractional laser treatment called FoLix is discussed as a potential alternative to hair transplants, but users express skepticism due to its high cost, pain, and lack of proven results. Some users prefer traditional methods like Minoxidil, finasteride, steroid shots, and microneedling for hair growth.
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