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research Clinical Effects of Non-Ablative and Ablative Fractional Lasers on Various Hair Disorders: A Case Series of 17 Patients

46 citations, March 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy”

Non-ablative and ablative fractional lasers helped hair growth in some cases without major side effects, but didn't work for all hair disorders.

research Fractional Resurfacing in the Asian Patient: Current State of the Art

33 citations, September 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine”

Fractional resurfacing is safe and effective for certain skin conditions in Asian patients, but care must be taken to avoid skin pigmentation issues.

research The Role of Laser and Energy-Assisted Drug Delivery in the Treatment of Alopecia

February 2024 in “Lasers in Medical Science”

Lasers and energy-assisted methods show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed.

research Enhancement of Drug Permeation Across Skin Through Stratum Corneum Ablation

January 2024 in “RSC pharmaceutics”

Removing the outer skin layer increases drug absorption and offers non-invasive treatment options, with some methods allowing for quick skin recovery.

research Analysis of Gene Expression Patterns and Levels in Maize Hybrids and Their Parents

5 citations, January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research”

Maize hybrids show better early growth due to complex gene interactions from their parent strains.

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community now exactly 2 years since starting 1mg oral fin

in Progress Pictures 748 upvotes 2 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily and recently added minoxidil 5% to address remaining gaps. They reported no significant side effects, attributing any perceived changes to weight fluctuations rather than the medication.

community Iron D3 levels actually matter more else dht blockers wont work(yes they can keep follicle alive)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 74 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Taking finasteride alone did not stop hair loss, but adding vitamin D3 and iron supplements improved hair coverage and quality. It's important to check and address deficiencies, but caution is advised with iron supplementation without medical guidance.

community Hair much worse after 6 months?

in Progress Pictures 230 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced significant hair loss after 6 months of using 0.5mg finasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hair loss.

community It’s crazy how it’s 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren’t even effective for many people.

136 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.