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The Use of Retention Sutures and Tensed Silastic-Dacron Strips for the Prevention of Stretch-Back After Alopecia-Reducing Procedures

research The Use of Retention Sutures and Tensed Silastic‐Dacron Strips for the Prevention of Stretch‐Back after Alopecia‐reducing Procedures

14 citations , October 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

This study found that tensed Silastic-Dacron strips completely prevented stretch-back and sometimes compressed the remaining bald area after alopecia-reducing procedures, whereas retention sutures provided only partial prevention.

research An Evaluation System to Enhance Patient Selection for Alopecia-Reducing Surgery

September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

The author reports that an evaluation system for assessing candidacy in alopecia-reducing procedures significantly decreased unsuitable surgeries while maintaining consistently good outcomes.

research An Evaluation System to Enhance Patient Selection for Alopecia-Reducing Surgery

3 citations , September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study presents an evaluation system that helps hair restoration surgeons better identify candidates for alopecia-reducing procedures, resulting in more consistently good outcomes by excluding poor and borderline candidates.

research Adjuncts to Scalp Reduction Surgery: Intraoperative Tissue Expanders and Hyaluronidase

21 citations , August 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

This study found that intraoperative tissue expansion increased the amount of excised scalp by 20-30% during scalp reduction surgery for male pattern alopecia.

research Conventional Suture Material versus Staplers in the Closure of Donor Area in Hair Transplant. Which is Better?

2 citations , January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation”

This study reports that both prolene and staplers are effective for closing the donor area in hair transplants, but staplers offer convenience and time efficiency.

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community 9 months of minoxidil , finasteride, spironolactone, estradiol

61 upvotes 2 years ago

User shared progress pictures after 9 months of using minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, and estradiol for hair loss. Significant regrowth was noted, especially after starting estradiol.

community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT

in Research/Science 595 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.

community So we have 20k dollars human like machines available but no new effective treatment for hairloss since finasteride :)

in Chat 237 upvotes 1 year ago

There have been no new effective hair loss treatments since finasteride, despite technological advancements. Current treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with ongoing challenges and potential future solutions in research.

community Should I get transplant #4 or just shave my head?

in Transplants 171 upvotes 2 years ago

A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.

community The ending of alopecia? Corticosterone inhibits GAS6 to govern hair follicle stem-cell quiescence

63 upvotes 4 years ago

Corticosterone inhibits GAS6, affecting hair follicle stem-cell activity, with potential implications for stress-related hair loss. Ashwagandha and Vitamin K are suggested for reducing cortisol, but their effectiveness is debated.

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learn Baicapil

Struggling with patchy hair loss like alopecia areata? Baicapil might help by reducing inflammation and reactivating growth. There is no published trial of Baicapil in alopecia areata. The anti-inflammatory and hair-density claims come from the ingredient's manufacturer and from laboratory work on its plant extracts, in people with androgenetic-type hair loss rather than autoimmune patchy hair loss.

learn Verteporfin

Can Verteporfin reduce scarring in alopecia or improve hair regrowth after hair transplant surgery? Verteporfin currently lacks clinical evidence for reducing scarring or improving hair regrowth.

learn Finasteride

Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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