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Glossary Alopecia Reduction

surgical removal of bald scalp to reduce hairless area

Alopecia Reduction is a surgical procedure aimed at decreasing the area of bald scalp by removing sections of it and stretching the surrounding hair-bearing skin to cover the excised area. This technique is often used in conjunction with other hair restoration methods, such as hair transplants, to achieve a more natural and fuller appearance.

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research Midline alopecia reduction combined with hair transplantation

5 citations , March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery”

This review discusses the benefits and clinical considerations of incorporating alopecia reduction in hair transplantation, and it reports no new clinical results.

research Galea Fixation in Alopecia Reduction Surgery

November 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study concluded that effective and safe alopecia reduction surgery is possible when specific surgical techniques are used, minimizing complications.

research Scalp Reduction for Alopecia

16 citations , October 1979 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

In this report, a 17-year-old boy received successful scalp reduction surgery for alopecia due to a thermal burn, achieving excellent cosmetic results without hypertrophic or keloidal scarring.

research Scalp Reduction in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia

3 citations , July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

This article discusses scalp reductions for male-pattern baldness and reports potential challenges, such as stretch-back and scar-related styling issues, without providing new clinical results.

research Effect of Topical Liquid Nitrogen on Pain Reduction during Intradermal Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy Scalp in Androgenic Alopecia

November 2022 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal”

This study found that topical liquid nitrogen improved pain tolerance during intradermal platelet-rich plasma therapy in androgenic alopecia compared to normal saline, although patient satisfaction did not significantly differ between groups.

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community Scarring Alopecia and NSAIDs?

4 upvotes 5 years ago

The user suspects scarring alopecia and is exploring NSAIDs and turmeric/pepper for inflammation-related hair loss, having experienced burning and thinning with finasteride and testosterone reduction. They are seeking feedback while unable to afford a dermatologist.

community Sexual Dysfunction in Those with Androgenetic Alopecia on Dutasteride Versus Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 113 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risks of sexual dysfunction for treating androgenetic alopecia. Users experience varying side effects, indicating individual differences in drug reactions.

community How to prepare topical spironolactone?

6 upvotes 1 year ago

A user with androgenic alopecia seeks advice on making topical spironolactone from pills due to poor reactions to the oral form and its unavailability in their country. They are looking for guidance on preparing it themselves.

community Regrowth from just fin after high stress and SSRI side effects?

9 upvotes 5 years ago

A 22-year-old experienced significant hair loss due to high stress, SSRI side effects, and Androgenic Alopecia, and has seen some regrowth after starting finasteride and using ketoconazole shampoo. They are inquiring if continued use of finasteride and stress reduction alone can lead to further hair regrowth.

community 29M alopecia or normal hair fall but something worked. Just wanted to share.

4 upvotes 1 year ago

A 29-year-old male experienced hair loss and found improvement using a combination of onion hair oil, castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and aloe vera gel with vitamin E, while discontinuing minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. He emphasizes the importance of scalp massage and oiling for hair growth and reduced hair fall.

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learn white tea

Can white tea help reduce DHT-related hair thinning in androgenic alopecia? White tea may have some benefits, but evidence on DHT reduction is limited.

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learn Dutasteride

Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

learn Spironolactone

powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

learn Mesotherapy

technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn GHK-Cu

Heard alopecia areata leaves scar-like spots? Some peptides are helping those areas regrow hair. Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles. Peptides are being studied as a possible add-on, but the evidence is small and early. See a dermatologist for treatment.

learn Salicylic acid

What makes alopecia areata different from other types of hair loss, and can topical Salicylic acid treatments help regrow the affected areas? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, and salicylic acid does not promote hair regrowth.

learn Finasteride

Does hair strand thickness decrease in men with androgenic alopecia? Can finasteride help restore it? Androgenic alopecia thins hair strands by miniaturizing follicles. The pivotal finasteride trials (1,553 men, 1 mg/day, two years) report increased hair counts and improved assessed appearance, but they measured density, not the diameter of individual strands, so the effect on thickness itself is not established.
Finasteride for alopecia: the definitive guide to using it correctly. Finasteride 1 mg daily blocks DHT and, in trials, slowed hair loss in most men over 6 to 12 months, though some men do not respond and the benefit lasts only while the drug is taken. It is prescription-only and carries a pregnancy contraindication.

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