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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
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research A Severe Case of Diffuse Telogen Effluvium After Endoscopic Repair of Functional Brow Ptosis
A patient's hair loss after a browlift surgery improved on its own over 8 months.
research Transient Mitochondrial DNA Double Strand Breaks in Mice Cause Accelerated Aging Phenotypes in a ROS-Dependent but p53/p21-Independent Manner
Damaging mitochondrial DNA in mice speeds up aging due to increased reactive oxygen species, not through the p53/p21 pathway.
research Acute Telogen Effluvium Onset Event Is Associated With The Presence Of Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Potential Therapeutic Implications
ATE is linked to FAA, and treatment depends on cause; minoxidil helps, finasteride may worsen.
research Innovative Therapeutics in Pediatric Dermatology
New treatments for skin conditions in children include a preferred drug for birthmark reduction, proactive creams for eczema and vitiligo, a safe psoriasis medication, and special tissues and socks for eczema and fungal infections.
research Hair Loss and Hair Restoration in Women
Hair loss in women is complex to diagnose and treat, and hair restoration should be done by experts. Using minoxidil before surgery can help manage post-surgery hair shock loss. The Follicular Unit Transplantation method is recommended for women due to its speed, no need for shaving, and better graft quality. Strategies like L, T, and reverse L patterns can help restore central hair density, and regenerative methods can improve graft survival in hair transplants.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Hey /r/ Tressless, thought it would be interesting to take a full journey of hair restoration with you! DAY 1825
The efficacy of various hair loss treatments, including Finasteride and Dutasteride, with personal anecdotal evidence about potential side effects. It also includes advice to get a male hormone blood panel done before starting treatment, and lifestyle changes to minimize side effects.
community 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride
A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.
community This is lagunaboy and I have fully recovered from PFS
The user recovered from Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) using a specific hormone protocol after trying finasteride and dutasteride. They now help others with PFS by reviewing blood work and offering personalized advice.
community Is it uncommon to not test for testosterone levels before taking fin?
Doctors often prescribe finasteride for hair loss without testing testosterone levels. There is no need for such tests before starting the medication.
community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”
How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.