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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
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mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
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research Long-Term Epilation Using the EpiLight Broad Band, Intense Pulsed Light Hair Removal System
The EpiLight Hair Removal System removed about 60% of hair with some side effects, and more research is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness.
research Intense Pulsed Light: From the Past to the Future
Future clinical uses of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) are likely to grow and become more effective with new advancements and combined treatments.
research Hair Removal by Lasers
Lasers are effective for hair removal, especially for conditions like excessive hair growth.
research Hair Removal Using a Pulsed-Intense Light Source
Pulsed-intense light can significantly reduce hair, with effectiveness depending on treatment number and timing, and has mild side effects.
research Clinical and Microscopic Evaluation of Long-Term (6 Months) Epilation Effects of the iPulse Personal Home-Use Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Device
The home-use IPL device effectively reduced hair and delayed its regrowth after six months of use, with users happy and no negative side effects.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
community I can’t believe it’s actually coming back
A user experienced positive hair regrowth after 9 months using Dutasteride (0.5mg daily) and oral Minoxidil (2.5mg daily) without side effects and plans a hair transplant. They noted the cost-effectiveness of oral Minoxidil and discussed hair loss treatments, including Finasteride.
community Do you think people of previous generations had better hair? What changed?
Hair loss is less common now due to accessible treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants. Improved hair care, skincare, and lifestyle changes contribute to people looking younger today.
community My Progress - 56 y/o with NW7 hairloss
A 57-year-old man with severe hair loss since age 14 tried various hair loss treatments over two years, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, with some minor regrowth. He also experimented with topical treatments and microneedling, but results were not cosmetically significant.