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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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research Analysis of the Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection on the Human Body Depending on the Site of Administration – Review Article
Platelet-rich plasma injections can help the body heal and treat conditions like hair loss, wound healing, acne scars, erectile dysfunction, and osteoarthritis, but more research is needed.
research Comment on 'Treatment of Male Pattern Alopecia with Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Double-Blind Controlled Study with Analysis of Platelet Number and Growth Factor Levels'
The comment questions the study's methods for diagnosing hair loss, the type of injections used, the reliability of hair count as a measure, the lack of detail about the procedure, and disagrees with the conclusion about the effect of needling.
research Skin Aging in Women: Pathophysiology and Treatment
The document concludes that skin aging in women can be caused by UV exposure and hormonal changes, and treatments like hormone replacement therapy and various skin therapies can help.
research Sunscreen and Facial Skincare Products in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case-Control Study
Regular use of sunscreen may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Hair Biology and Hair Loss Disorders: An Update and New Concepts
Recent discoveries have improved our understanding of hair loss, but challenges in treatment and knowledge among specialists still exist.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Balding at such young age effed me up terribleably and it's getting worse
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BleachPuff
in Shaved/buzzed
181 upvotes
6 months ago An 18-year-old is experiencing worsening hair loss, feeling isolated, and considering treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Others suggest seeing a dermatologist to determine the cause and potential treatments.
community Is this broscience? From More Plates, More Dates
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Top-Astronaut4004
in Research/Science
23 upvotes
11 months ago The conversation discusses whether finasteride's reduction of DHT and increase in scalp testosterone contribute to hair follicle miniaturization. Some participants argue testosterone does not cause miniaturization, while others suggest that even with reduced DHT, other androgens like testosterone may still contribute to hair loss.
community Can you guys look at my stack and tell me why I'm not yet in regrowth city?
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sh1tn1nja
in Treatment
6 upvotes
1 year ago The user has been treating hair loss for 2.5 years using finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil with tretinoin, and microneedling, but is experiencing shedding and is unsure if further improvement is possible. Another person shared a similar experience with no gains despite similar treatments.
community Goodbye y'all, it's been a journey but have accepted where I'm at
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y00sh420
in Update
219 upvotes
1 year ago The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that the user, y00sh420, tried various treatments including a $700 lllt helmet, topical minoxidil and finasteride, spectraDNC, and micro needling, but did not achieve the desired results. They have decided to stop trying until a cure for male pattern baldness is found. Other users expressed different opinions on hair loss treatments.
community 19 year old male and Finasteride
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Whatismylife007
in Treatment
7 upvotes
3 years ago A 19-year-old male with hair loss and gynecomastia is considering starting finasteride after trying various treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo and consulting dermatologists. He has chronic telogen effluvium and seborrheic dermatitis, with normal testosterone and thyroid levels but low platelet count.