The Scalp
July 2021
in “
CRC Press eBooks
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TLDR Healthy scalp is crucial for hair growth and preventing hair loss.
Hair is produced by keratinocytes in hair follicles, and its growth can be significantly impacted by scalp health. Damaged follicles may eventually die, leading to hair loss. Recent studies on topical finasteride showed promising results in reducing scalp and plasma dihydrotestosterone without affecting serum testosterone. Scalp micropigmentation, a medical tattooing technique, simulates hair follicles and lasts 3-7 years.