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GlossaryBotox (Botulinum Toxin A)

neurotoxin that temporarily paralyzes muscles to reduce wrinkles

Botox, also known as Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A, is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is commonly used in both medical and cosmetic procedures to temporarily paralyze muscles, thereby reducing the appearance of wrinkles and treating conditions such as chronic migraines, muscle spasms, and excessive sweating.

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community A Different Take on Curing MBP

16 upvotes 5 years ago

Addressing hair loss by focusing on posture, blood flow, and craniofacial development. Methods include improving posture, cardiovascular activity, scalp massages, healthy diet, meditation, using minoxidil, and addressing craniofacial issues.

community dunno if it's growing anything but it's making my scalp red

in Technology 184 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss and potential treatments, primarily focusing on Finasteride and Minoxidil. Other solutions discussed include PRP, dermarolling, LLP, and scalp tension relief.

community If Minoxidil Beards are permanent, why should Finasteride be unable to keep Minoxidil Gains on the scalp?

in Minoxidil 104 upvotes 1 year ago

Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.

community Effectiveness and Safety of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 4 years ago

Botox injections increase hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia. Combining Botox with finasteride yields even better results.

community Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin

in Treatment 12 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation discusses using Botox to treat male pattern baldness, suggesting it may promote hair growth by increasing scalp blood flow and oxygen, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. The user wonders why this treatment is not widely discussed or if it has been discredited.

community The Effect of Intradermal Botox on Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Possible Mechanism (Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2020)

in Treatment 12 upvotes 4 years ago

Intradermal botulinum toxin (BTX) injections effectively treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA) by inhibiting TGF-β1 secretion from hair follicles. Further research and long-term follow-up are needed to confirm these findings.

community Please stop looking for a natural way to stop your hairloss

in Chat 369 upvotes 3 years ago

No natural way to stop hair loss, pharmaceuticals only option. Users discuss Minoxidil, Finasteride, natural remedies, and healthy scalp importance.

community Where to find Botox online

in Treatment 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The user is looking for a place to buy genuine Botox online for scalp use. They are seeking recommendations for reliable sources.

community So Pyrilutamide has been postponed by one year. How likely is that to happen to GT20029

in Treatment 28 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the delay in the release of a new hair loss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and speculates on potential safety concerns as a reason for the delay. It also mentions GT20029 as another future treatment option, with a release at least five years away, and touches on the avoidance of research chemicals due to uncertainty about their authenticity.

community Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Current Guidance and Unmet Needs

in Research/Science 3 upvotes 1 year ago

The review discusses traditional hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, and newer options like Low-Level Laser Therapy, microneedling, and platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia. It highlights the need for more high-quality trials to assess these treatments' effectiveness and standardized protocols for emerging therapies.