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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
learn Low Level Laser Therapy
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 Obesity and the Skin
Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
research Skin Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles: A Promising Therapeutic Strategy for Cutaneous Injury
Skin cell-derived vesicles can help heal skin injuries effectively.
research Validity of Trichoscopy in the Diagnosis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
Trichoscopy is a useful method for identifying primary cicatricial alopecias and their specific types.
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Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.
research Effects of Flavonoid Derivatives on Human Microvascular Endothelial Cells
Some flavonoids may help with hair growth by affecting blood vessel function in hair follicles.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 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 C’est terrible - at my wits end
A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.
community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost
A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.
community So does oral minoxidil age your skin or not
Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.
community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome
The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.