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This case study reported that endotracheal hair growth following tracheal restructuring with an autograft was associated with cigarette smoking, and was ultimately stopped by argon plasma laser-coagulation and smoking cessation.
research Development of MALDI-TOF-MS and MALDI-MSI methods for hair analysis and evaluation of cosmetic treatments
This study demonstrated that using a mass spectrometry imaging technique, researchers were able to visualize the incorporation of argan, avocado, and coconut oils into hair fibers, suggesting their potential in cosmetic and alopecia treatments by confirming oil absorption and fiber modification.
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This article introduces spider vein therapy as an antiaging procedure, similar to Botox or facial surgeries, and offers insights on treatment using lasers for hair reduction, reporting no new results.
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This review examines hair removal practices prior to genital gender affirming surgery, noting current variations and offering a practical laser hair removal approach, but reports no new clinical results.
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5 / 75 resultscommunity Has anyone had luck with low-level laser therapy (LLLT) devices?
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) devices may help thicken existing hair but are not effective for regrowing hair on bald areas. Users suggest sticking with finasteride, minoxidil, and dermapenning, as LLLT devices like Capillus are expensive and results are mixed.
community My Hair Loss Journey and Warnings About Finasteride
User experienced hair loss and tried Minoxidil, laser helmet, and Finasteride. Finasteride caused depression and sexual side effects, but user had a successful hair transplant.
community Do botanical oils actually improve absorption in a minoxidil and finasteride topical?
A user is using a pharmacy-compounded topical treatment for hair loss containing minoxidil, finasteride, azelaic acid, caffeine, and an oil blend including argan, jojoba, castor, rosemary, tea tree, and nettle oils. They are questioning if the oil blend improves absorption of the active ingredients compared to a simple alcohol/propylene glycol solution.
community Mixing some castor oil into minoxidil
Mixing castor oil with minoxidil for hair loss was discussed, with some users advising against mixing anything with minoxidil. Others suggested that combining minoxidil with certain oils like emu or argan oil might improve absorption.
community Topical Finasteride 2 year update
The user reported significant improvement in hair quality and stability using topical finasteride for two years, without side effects. They later added minoxidil, which may have further enhanced hair quality.
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2 / 800 results- Is argan oil just for shine, or does it really feed the scalp? Argan oil can make hair look shinier and feel softer. A 2022 systematic review found no significant evidence that it improves hair growth or quality, and no study shows it nourishes the scalp or helps hair loss.
- Argan oil: Is it useful for androgenic alopecia, or just for making hair look nice? Argan oil primarily improves hair appearance but lacks proven effectiveness for androgenic alopecia.
- Argan oil: can it help if I have a dry or flaky scalp? Argan oil may help moisturise dry skin, but no controlled study has tested it for a dry or flaky scalp, so the evidence is limited. Allergic reactions to argan oil have been reported.
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