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Analysis of Epidermal Protection Using Cold Air Versus Chilled Sapphire Window with Water or Gel During 810 nm Diode Laser Application

research Analysis of Epidermal Protection Using Cold Air Versus Chilled Sapphire Window with Water or Gel During 810 nm Diode Laser Application

15 citations, January 2003 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine”

Cold air and a chilled sapphire window both protect the skin during laser treatments, and work better with water or gel, especially for darker skin.

research Pneumatic Skin Flattening: A Novel Technology for Marked Pain Reduction in Hair Removal with High Energy Density Lasers and IPLs

39 citations, January 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy”

Pneumatic Skin Flattening (PSF) significantly reduces pain during laser and IPL hair removal.

research Laser Hair Removal: Efficacy and Challenges

22 citations, June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery”

Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.

research Laser Hair Removal: Principles, Techniques, and Advances

207 citations, January 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.

research Laser for Hair Removal: A Review of Technologies and Efficacy

January 2018 in “Springer eBooks”

Lasers are FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction, not removal, and more research is needed to improve treatments.

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community Genetics are so weird and unpredictable

in Minoxidil 118 upvotes 1 month ago

The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.

community Drinking minoxidil lands human in ICU with shock and heart failure

in Minoxidil 803 upvotes 3 months ago

A person mistakenly drank an entire bottle of topical minoxidil, leading to ICU admission with shock and heart failure. The incident highlights the dangers of ingesting topical treatments and the importance of proper usage and dosage.

community RU-58841 Experience (15mg daily dissolved in stemoxydine)

in Treatment 14 upvotes 3 years ago

User experienced reduced hair loss with 15mg RU in Serioxyl but had concerning chest pain. Others suggested consulting a doctor or lowering the dose.

community 9 months on Finasteride only and shedding the whole time. Iron supplements slowed down the shed. The point is: shedding doesn’t mean hairloss!

44 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses using finasteride for hair loss, with iron supplements helping to slow shedding. The user emphasizes that shedding doesn't necessarily mean permanent hair loss.

community Discussion on Finasteride and life.

in Chat 164 upvotes 2 months ago

Finasteride can aid hair regrowth but may cause side effects like depression and sexual dysfunction. Users discuss experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, highlighting varied responses and the importance of informed treatment choices.

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