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technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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research Dermoscopy and Trichoscopy in Dermatomyositis: A Cross-Sectional Study
Dermoscopy and trichoscopy are useful for diagnosing skin signs in Dermatomyositis.
research Nailfold Capillaroscopy Alterations in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Men with androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, often have abnormal blood flow in their small blood vessels, which might be linked to inflammation and stress.
research Nailfold Capillaroscopic Findings in Alopecia Areata Patients: Pilot Results
Alopecia areata may be linked to changes in small blood vessels.
research The Role of Trichoscopy Beyond Hair and Scalp Diseases: A Review
Trichoscopy can help identify systemic diseases, not just hair and scalp issues.
research A Window Into the Vascular Endothelium in COVID-19: Nails
Nailfold dermoscopy is a simple, cheap way to check blood vessel changes in COVID-19 patients.
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5 / 110 resultscommunity Could low blood flow to the head cause an increased rate of thinning?
The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for male pattern baldness (MPB) and is experiencing rapid thinning. They are questioning if low blood flow to the head could be contributing to their hair loss.
community I talked to urologist about Finasteride and just wanted to share what he said
The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.
community Dental technician is convinced that he has found the cause of pattern hair loss
A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hair loss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.
community 9 month update - no improvement so far. Are my chances of regrowth slim at this point?
A 35-year-old has seen no hair regrowth after 9 months using treatments including finasteride, pyrilutamide, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and topical dutasteride, but experienced side effects with RU58841. Commenters suggest starting minoxidil for better results and question why it wasn't included from the beginning.
community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.