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research Enhancing Hair Follicle Regeneration by Nonablative Fractional Laser: Assessment of Irradiation Parameters and Tissue Response

16 citations, April 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine”

Using a fractional laser can stimulate hair growth, but the intensity and duration of inflammation are crucial. Too much can cause ulcers and scarring. Lower beam energy and fewer treatments are recommended to avoid damage.

research Enhancing Hair Growth in Male Androgenetic Alopecia by a Combination of Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy and Hair Growth Factors

26 citations, May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science”

Laser therapy and hair growth factors significantly improve hair density in male baldness.

research Effects of CO2 Fractional Laser on Hair Growth in C57BL/6 Mice and Potential Underlying Mechanisms

3 citations, March 2019 in “Chinese Medical Journal”

CO2 fractional laser therapy may help regrow hair without scarring by affecting certain inflammatory and growth-related molecules.

research Qualitative Investigation of Fresh Human Scalp Hair with Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography

10 citations, January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics”

Melanin density affects hair color, and this method can help in cosmetic assessments and diagnosing hair diseases.

research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update Of Treatment Options

110 citations, August 2016 in “Drugs”

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

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community [Advice Needed] On 50mg Fin and 100mg oral Min daily, density isn’t as high as I’d like. Next steps?

in Satire 418 upvotes 1 year ago

Treatments for hair loss, such as minoxidil and finasteride; scalp micropigmentation; and humorous approaches to accepting baldness.

community Considering giving a laser comb a shot. Here’s a summary of my research on the subject.

8 upvotes 8 years ago

Considering adding Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to a hair loss prevention regimen; discussing the effectiveness of LLLT, and evaluating double-blind random-controlled trials that have been conducted on laser combs.

community Recent Study finds Laser caps are more effective than 5% minoxidil for AGA

in Research/Science 124 upvotes 9 months ago

Laser caps are found to be more effective than 5% minoxidil for treating hair loss, and when combined with minoxidil, they are even more effective. Some users report positive results with laser treatments, while others see no change; the devices are FDA approved, but opinions on their efficacy vary.

community Is there any new drug that looks promising ?

in Research/Science 25 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses GT20029, a drug in Phase II trials that targets androgen receptors with minimal systemic effects, and TDM-105795, a growth stimulant with a different mechanism than minoxidil that may revive papilla stem cells. Both are potential new treatments for hair loss.

community Actor Patrick Stewart, 82, has a receding hairline. I thought it was pretty cool to see an older actor being successful, despite dealing with hair loss. He’s been knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and just voted “Sexiest Man Alive” by Glamour for the second time

in Satire 1 year ago

Actor Patrick Stewart's success despite having a receding hairline, how hair loss may not be as crippling as it is perceived to be, and how different people are attracted to different physical features.