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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Do 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Raise Circulating Serum Testosterone Levels? A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis Explaining Paradoxical Results
5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
research An Overview of the Developments in Platelet-Rich Plasma Research and Its Clinical Use
PRP shows promise in musculoskeletal rehabilitation but needs standardized reporting for better outcomes.
research Testosterone Levels in Relation to Oral Contraceptive Use and the Androgen Receptor CAG and GGC Length Polymorphisms in Healthy Young Women
Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
research Insulin Resistance and Beta-Cell Dysfunction and the Relationship with Cardio-Metabolic Disorders Among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have more insulin resistance and are more likely to have heart-related health issues, with insulin resistance being a bigger factor than β-cell problems.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I just made my own PRP - DIY PRP
The post and conversation are about a user who made their own Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair loss treatment at home, using their own blood and a centrifuge. The responses vary, with some users supporting the DIY approach to save money, others expressing concern about the safety and effectiveness of the method, and a few joking about the lengths people will go to combat hair loss.
community Nice & pure PRP, 3 ml of this is going to the scalp.
The use of PRP to treat hair loss and its potential effectiveness when combined with 5 alpha reductase blockers such as Minoxidil or Finasteride.
community Big 3 + dermaroller update
A user's experience with the Big 3 (minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841) hair loss treatment along with dermarolling. The dermaroller pin was 1.5mm used once per week and drew some blood but not a lot.
community Microneedling question on frequency
The conversation is about the proper frequency and needle length for microneedling to treat hair loss, with a user asking if they should use a 0.5 mm derma stamp daily and a 1.5 mm stamp once a week.
community Second update: almost 3.5 months min microneedling 1.5mm once a week ketoconazole shampoo 4 times a week
A user's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling; some participants questioned the results due to previous posts about hair transplants, but others agreed that quick results are possible with certain treatments.