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research Estimating the Number of Lifetime Follicular Units: A Survey and Comments of Experienced Hair Transplant Surgeons

13 citations , January 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This survey estimates that the number of follicular units with "permanent" hair available for transplant varies based on hair density and projected male pattern baldness type, providing guidelines for realistic surgical goals.

research Commentary

7 citations , June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

A new hair transplant method combines individual and group follicles for better results and efficiency.

research The Art of Mixing Follicular Units and Follicular Groupings in Hair Restoration Surgery

5 citations , May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This article describes a hair transplantation technique that provides excellent results, reduces procedure time, and minimizes damage to follicular units compared to traditional methods.

research Recipient Area Hair Direction and Angle in Hair Transplanting

13 citations , May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This article outlines a method for achieving natural-looking hair direction and density in hair transplants using specific parting and incision techniques, without accelerating hair loss in the recipient area.

research Unilateral Gynecomastia Induced by Treatment With 1 mg of Oral Finasteride

30 citations , April 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.

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community PP405 is nothing but a scam and Pelage know it.

in Chat 78 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 is criticized for overhyped claims and cherry-picked data, with doubts about its effectiveness compared to minoxidil and finasteride. Many users express skepticism, emphasizing the need for more comprehensive trial results.

community Most Underrated Hack for Hair Loss is Water

in Chat 68 upvotes 8 months ago

Filtered shower heads may improve scalp and hair health but do not affect male pattern baldness (MPB). Genetics and factors like DHT and scalp tension are more significant in hair loss.

community A Logical, Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Androgenetic Alopecia (No BS)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 18 upvotes 9 months ago

Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended as first-line treatments for hair loss, with dutasteride and oral minoxidil as stronger options if needed. Hair transplants should only be considered after achieving stability with medication, and non-surgical options are suggested if medications are ineffective.

community Pelage Pharmaceutical Raises 120 million to continue PP405 Research. Link inside.

in Research/Science 73 upvotes 11 months ago

Pelage Pharmaceutical raised $120 million to continue research on PP405, a promising hair loss treatment that showed a 20% increase in hair density in 31% of men during a Phase 2a trial. The treatment was well-tolerated, with no systemic absorption, and Phase 3 trials are planned for 2026.

community Say this new supposed miracle drug “PP405” does actually cure baldness, how will that affect people with hair transplants?

201 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 may reactivate dormant hair follicles but won't replace hair transplants or resurrect dead follicles. Its effectiveness, cost, and impact compared to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are uncertain.

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