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research Epidermal field carcinogenesis in bald-headed: An attempt at finetuning early non-invasive detection

10 citations , April 2009 in “Oncology Reports”

This study found distinct skin surface changes, including faint mosaic melanoderma and atypical scaliness, on long-standing sun-exposed balding scalps that may be associated with actinic field carcinogenesis.

research A Philosophy and Strategy for Surgical Hair Restoration

November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This review discusses the surgical methods of hair restoration, highlighting the density benefits of scalp reduction and rotation, but reports no new clinical findings.

Bald Scalps and Wrinkles: Concerns About Minoxidil and Tretinoin Treatments

research Bald scalps and wrinkles

1 citations , January 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The conclusion is that proper communication about the realistic effects of hair loss and skin aging treatments can improve dermatologists' credibility.

research Cue masking and cultural signals: Testing context-specific preferences for bald(ing) leaders

2 citations , January 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Social Psychology”

This study found that men with male pattern baldness are perceived as older, and shaving heads increased perceived dominance, but neither influenced leader preference in different contexts.

Prostaglandin D2 Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

research Prostaglandin D ₂ Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

205 citations , March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine”

PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.

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community My dad 61y/o healed from full bald to full head of hair

178 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's 61-year-old father regained a full head of hair after four years on dutasteride for his prostate and five months of weight loss and exercise. The user decided to switch from finasteride to dutasteride and continue exercising, inspired by his father's results.

community 35M | Slick Bald + SMP for 10 Years to 4.5 Months Post Hair Transplant (6400 Grafts DHI)

108 upvotes 4 months ago

A 35-year-old man had a 6400 graft hair transplant in Turkey after years of baldness, using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and scalp micropigmentation. He is satisfied with the progress and plans further SMP touch-ups to enhance results.

community I’m convinced that smile is aimed straight at bald people

in Satire 131 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss, focusing on the envy of an older man, Massimo Cacciari, who has a full head of hair. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and hair transplants, with some users expressing dissatisfaction with baldness and considering various solutions.

community Is this new hair growth? Former slick bald patches.

in Is this regrowth? 16 upvotes 2 years ago

A user, 42 M, NW 5-6, used oral Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841 topical, micro needling, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto gummies, vitamin D gummies, and scalp massages for 2 months. They noticed many small light hairs on previously bald areas and are questioning if these will darken or remain vellus hairs.

community Why do so many dudes wait until they are literally BALD to start treatment

in Chat 552 upvotes 1 year ago

Many delay hair loss treatment due to lack of awareness, denial, or fear of side effects. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil (oral and topical), and hair transplants are discussed, with mixed results and concerns about side effects.

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learn Aloe vera

Are random bald spots stressing you out? Aloe vera gel might be your scalp’s natural first aid. Aloe vera gel may help soothe and support scalp health for random bald spots.

learn Centella

Got small bald circles with no warning? Centella creams might calm the area and kickstart new growth. There is no published human trial of Centella asiatica for alopecia areata or any other hair loss; the only hair-related studies are cell-culture work. Community users describe Centella creams as soothing for an irritated scalp, not as regrowth treatments, and a new bald patch needs a doctor's diagnosis first.

learn PP405

Got small bald patches they say are from stress? PP405 sprays could help bring them back to life. PP405 is an experimental topical gel from Pelage Pharmaceuticals that inhibits the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier; its registered Phase 2 trial (NCT06393452) tested it once daily in 78 adults with pattern hair loss, for safety and tolerability. It is not approved, not for sale, and has not been studied in alopecia areata or stress-related shedding.

learn Hair Transplant

Can you go bald after a hair transplant? Yes, you can still go bald after a hair transplant due to thinning native hair.

learn procapil

Tried everything and still getting bald patches? Procapil may help calm the immune response Procapil is a cosmetic ingredient complex; laboratory studies of its individual ingredients report anti-inflammatory effects, but no published clinical trial has tested it in alopecia areata or any other immune-related hair loss. Spreading bald patches should be assessed by a dermatologist.

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