Hair Restoration

August 2004 in “ CRC Press eBooks ”

androgenic alopecia male pattern baldness hair restoration

TLDR New hair restoration techniques look more natural, increasing their popularity.

The document discussed androgenic alopecia, commonly known as male pattern baldness, which was a prevalent condition leading to reduced hair density in specific scalp areas. It highlighted the significance of hair in self-image for both genders, associating a full head of hair with youth and vitality. The text noted that recent advancements in hair restoration techniques had achieved more natural-looking results compared to earlier methods, leading to a rise in the number of individuals pursuing hair restoration treatments.

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community COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men

26 upvotes 10 years ago

Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 4 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.

in Progress Pictures 271 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.

community 12 mo fin. 3 mo Min. time for me to leave the subreddit.

in Progress Pictures 697 upvotes 2 years ago

A user sharing their hair restoration results after taking finasteride for 12 months and minoxidil orally for 3 months; other users responding with questions and comments about the treatments used.

community Dutasteride SAVES your hair follicles: MAJOR BS on people who say it destroyed their hair permanently.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 156 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.

community 28M Hair Transplant in India, will update with results.

in Transplants 211 upvotes 9 months ago

A 28-year-old man had a hair transplant in India, choosing not to start finasteride due to past side effects with other medications but will use minoxidil for six months post-surgery. He researched and selected a clinic in Mumbai with a high reputation, underwent a 9-hour procedure for $965, and is optimistic about the results.

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