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research Frontal Alopecia after Repeated Botulinum Toxin Type A Injections for Forehead Wrinkles: An Underestimated Entity?

12 citations , January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders”

This study reports that women receiving periodic injections of botulinum toxin type A for forehead wrinkles may experience frontal alopecia, with progressive hairline recession observed in the cases studied.

research Pseudo "fringe sign" in frontal fibrosing alopecia

1 citations , December 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

This article discusses the DOAJ, a comprehensive index of international open access journals, and emphasizes its role in providing free quality content online without presenting new research findings.

research Effect of betulin oil on hair growth in hypothyroidism- a long-term blinded pilot study

1 citations , June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

In this pilot study, researchers found that betulin did not conclusively inhibit hair loss or promote regrowth in patients with hypothyroidism when compared to placebo.

research Finasteride for female androgenetic alopecia

51 citations , October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.

research Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin Type A for Trichodynia Associated with Hair Loss Disorders: A Retrospective Study

June 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy”

In this retrospective analysis, patients with trichodynia who were unresponsive to standard treatments showed significant symptom improvement after receiving intradermal botulinum toxin type A, with nearly all patients benefiting, particularly those with scarring alopecia.

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What’s the science behind Botox injections for androgenetic alopecia? Small published studies and a 2025 meta-analysis report hair-count gains from scalp botulinum toxin injections, but nearly all of them lack control groups, and reviewers of the same literature call the evidence low-quality; the treatment is off-label and not approved for hair loss anywhere.
How does Botox target the tension that may be blocking your hair growth? Botox for hair loss is experimental and off-label: one small open-label pilot study of 50 men reported an 18% hair-count increase, but there is no placebo-controlled trial and the proposed scalp blood-flow mechanism has never been measured in patients.
Could Botox be the unexpected solution for chronic hair shedding? Botox may help reduce chronic hair shedding by improving scalp blood flow.
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community Using botox more effective than finasteride - and an argument against FUT

8 upvotes 6 years ago

Botox injections may be more effective than finasteride for hair growth by reducing scalp tension. The discussion also suggests choosing FUE over FUT due to potential loss of scalp elasticity with FUT.

community Looking for more info about Botox for hair loss

4 upvotes 5 years ago

Botox may help with hair loss by reducing muscle tension and inflammation, potentially lowering DHT levels. Regular sessions might be needed, and it could also help with migraines.

community If bloodflow, and scalp tightness is cope why does scalp Botox produce results?

5 upvotes 6 months ago

Scalp Botox may help hair loss by relaxing muscles and increasing blood flow, potentially benefiting conditions other than androgenetic alopecia. DHT affects hair follicles differently, causing tension and hair loss in some areas but not others.

community I Guess balding is cured so should we close subreddit and move to hairstyling photos 😁 Botox-like nerve blocking reveals potential way to fully regenerate skin without scarring

6 months ago

Baldness is difficult to cure because current treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil only prevent hair shedding, and new developments are mostly ineffective. Botox shows potential in aiding skin regeneration and hair growth, but maintenance therapy with treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil may still be necessary.

community Masseter Muscles and the Tension Theory of Baldness

5 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation discusses the tension theory of baldness, suggesting that over-developed masseter muscles may harm hair follicles. Botox injections to relax these muscles reportedly led to an 18% increase in hair count in men with AGA.

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