research Lipoedematous Scalp Occurring in Two Female Siblings: Further Evidence of a Genetic Role?
Two sisters with lipoedematous scalp suggest a genetic influence in the condition.
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research Lipedematous Alopecia with Mucinosis: Report of the First Case in Taiwan
Taiwan reported its first case of a rare scalp condition with no clear cause or treatment.
research Sonographic Comparison of Subcutaneous Fat Layer Thickness in the Scalp Area in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia Compared to Healthy Individuals: Cross-Sectional
Patients with androgenetic alopecia have thinner subcutaneous fat layers in their frontal scalp compared to healthy individuals.
research Novel Follicular Unit Excision Device That Reduces Graft Injury and Improves Ergonomics in Hair Transplantation Surgery
The new hair transplant device reduces damage to hair follicles and makes surgery more comfortable for the surgeon.
research Cell-Enriched Autologous Fat Grafts to Follicular Niche Improves Hair Regrowth in Early Androgenetic Alopecia
Adding cells to fat grafts improves hair regrowth in early baldness, but effects lessen over time.
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A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.
community Why only the top of the head?!
Why the top of the head is affected by hair loss more than other areas, and treatments such as surgery, medications like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 to treat it.
community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.
community Increased adipose tissue (being overweight) in males may increase likelyhood of finasterde side effects
Being overweight may increase finasteride side effects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these side effects.
community The Big Fat Layer II
Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.