70 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”
Fat-derived stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, and biomaterials show promise for healing chronicskinwounds and improving soft tissue with few side effects.
28 citations,
September 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift”
New skin substitutes for treating severe burns and chronicwounds are being developed, but a permanent solution for deep wounds is not yet available commercially.
8 citations,
October 2022 in “Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in biology”
The document concludes that better understanding the wound microbiome can improve chronic wound care by preserving helpful bacteria and targeting harmful ones.
Derma rollers may cause scarring alopecia, leading some to prefer dermastamps or dermapens for microneedling. Combining minoxidil with microneedling is effective, but proper technique and healing time are essential to prevent damage.
The conversation discusses concerns about the potential risk of cancer from creating new hair follicles through microneedling, due to stem cell division. Specific treatments mentioned include microneedling, caffeine-containing anti-hair loss shampoos, and other unspecified topicals.
A new study suggests microneedling alone doesn't benefit male balding, but users argue the study's methods differ from common practices, like combining microneedling with minoxidil and using more frequent treatments. Some believe the study's short duration and infrequent sessions are inadequate to assess microneedling's effectiveness.
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.