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GlossarySurgical Excision

removal of abnormal tissue by cutting it out

Surgical excision, also known as excision surgery or surgical removal, is a medical procedure where a surgeon cuts out and removes tissue, such as a tumor, lesion, or other abnormal growth, from the body. This technique is often used to treat conditions like skin cancer, cysts, or benign tumors, and can be performed using various tools, including scalpels, lasers, or electrosurgical devices, depending on the specific case and location of the tissue.

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community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

18 upvotes 5 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

community Planning to for Hair transplant

in Transplants 104 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation is about someone considering a hair transplant due to ineffective hair loss treatments, with suggestions ranging from trying a hairpiece to continuing with medications like finasteride and minoxidil, and waiting for new treatments. Some advise against a transplant due to the extent of hair loss and the cost, while others share different views on the effectiveness of transplants and non-surgical options.

community 5 years of trying different hairloss treatment.

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The user tried various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, hormone therapy, dutasteride, microneedling, and natural oils. They plan to continue their regimen and may consider surgical options if results are unsatisfactory.

community Topical finasteride carrier/vehicle

in Finasteride 135 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user is considering making a homemade topical finasteride solution using an ethanol-based carrier. They are inquiring if a solution containing partially denatured ethyl alcohol and benzalkonium chloride is suitable.

community Best Treatment In The Pipeline?

in Chat 15 upvotes 5 months ago

New treatments for AGA are emerging, including pyrilutumide, gt0029, scube3, kx-826, and pp405. Verteporfin is mentioned as a promising option.

community Seeking Advice: Stem Cell Therapy vs. PRP for Hair Loss

in Treatment 2 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation is about someone seeking advice on choosing between stem cell therapy and PRP for treating hair loss, asking for personal results, side effects, overall satisfaction, and recommendations from others.

community Review of my consultation with Dr Zarev

in Treatment 58 upvotes 1 year ago

The user had a detailed 3.5-hour consultation with Dr. Zarev for hair loss treatment, praising his meticulous approach and innovative techniques, and was prescribed topical finasteride and minoxidil. Other users agreed on Zarev's expertise, noting his long waiting list and the high quality of his work, with one surgery per week and a focus on individual patient care.

community why hair restoration has not been progressed for last 20 years?

in Chat 34 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments beyond finasteride and minoxidil, questioning if hair restoration technology has reached a dead end. Hair transplant technology has improved, but new medications face challenges with market entry, cost, accessibility, and long-term effectiveness.

community Hairline change after 1y3m on fin+min+microneedling

in Progress Pictures 140 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "Expliced" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for 1 year and 3 months. Another user mentioned that using a high-definition camera with flash and sharpening the photo can show new hairs appearing sooner.

community 22 years since the last major development

in Technology 52 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments since the introduction of finasteride 22 years ago, with many expressing frustration over the failure of new projects and skepticism about future developments. Some users mention hair transplants and other potential alternatives like Alfatradiol and Fluridil, but acknowledge finasteride's dominance in the market due to its effectiveness and affordability.

community These two strands of hair refuse to give in to DHT for some reason.

in Satire 994 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation humorously discusses two resilient hair strands that resist DHT, with mentions of minoxidil and finasteride as ineffective treatments. Users joke about cloning the hairs and the mystery of baldness.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 4 months ago

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 6 months difference on topical finasteride

in Is this regrowth? 130 upvotes 5 months ago

User shared 6-month progress using topical finasteride, biotin, and occasional dermarolling, reporting no side effects except possible depression. Replies praised the results and shared personal experiences with finasteride.

community Big twitch streamer/youtuber "Mizkif" posts vlog of him getting a hair transplant in NY

in Transplants 180 upvotes 5 months ago

A popular streamer got a hair transplant in NY, sponsored by the clinic. Some users discussed the quality of the transplant and the use of medications like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community Has anyone over age 35+ succeeded with Fin, dut or min

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 5 months ago

People over 35 have seen success with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair loss. Results vary, with some noticing improvements in hair volume and hairline, while others emphasize patience and managing expectations.

community Where to buy 1-1.5mm derma rollers in the U.S.?

in Microneedling 5 upvotes 7 months ago

A user is seeking recommendations for purchasing 1mm to 1.5mm derma rollers in the U.S. for better hair growth results, as they are currently using a 0.25mm roller.

community Perez Hilton Had 3 Transplants.. Yet Losing Hair.. Someone Explain?

in Transplants 71 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses Perez Hilton's hair loss despite having three hair transplants. Participants suggest that hair loss can continue after a transplant if maintenance treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are not used, and that transplanted hair can still be susceptible to loss.

community Verteporfin Update #2: Day 1 through Month 1 | Dr Blake Bloxham | Feller & Bloxham Medical | NY, NYC

in Research/Science 30 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the use of Verteporfin in hair loss treatment. It suggests that Verteporfin could potentially regenerate hair follicles instead of forming scars, providing an unlimited donor supply for hair transplants.

community Random thought that I don't think I have seen here yet. If Verteporfin is able to stop scar formation successfully in humans to a large degree (assuming future studies show this), wouldn't this basically open up the door for it being a no brainer for strong NW2s and 3s to opt for hairline lowering?

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the potential for Verteporfin to reduce scarring, making hairline lowering surgeries more viable for men with mild hair loss. The user suggests that if scarring can be minimized, men might opt for hairline lowering instead of using grafts for other areas.

community 1 year post Hair Transplant before and after. What level of shedding is normal

in Progress Pictures 1790 upvotes 1 year ago

The user, SnooDonuts9235, shares their positive experience with a hair transplant and using topical finasteride and minoxidil. They express concern about increased shedding and ask if it is normal. Other users compliment their results and ask about the clinic and procedure details. SnooDonuts9235 encourages others to consider a hair transplant even without taking oral finasteride and shares that the procedure was not as scary as they initially thought.

community Almost 1 year on 1mg fin a day

in Progress Pictures 400 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "Prudent_Poet_6230" shared progress pictures of their hair regrowth after using finasteride for almost a year. They experienced minimal side effects, with some dryness on their face.

community Can I combat hairloss on finastride alone??

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 11 upvotes 1 year ago

User asks if finasteride alone can combat hair loss and considers adding minoxidil later. Replies suggest aggressive approach with multiple treatments or using finasteride alone, depending on personal preference.

community Why Is Only Tressless Talking About Verteporfin? Healing Wounds With Zero Scarring Has Gargantuan Implications For All of Medicine. So What Gives?

in Research/Science 19 upvotes 2 years ago

The potential of verteporfin to heal wounds without scarring; however, despite its promising preclinical trials and coverage from a major media outlet, there is still no official clinical trial result and the drug has only garnered attention from hair loss communities.

community Bad experience at Dermatologist

in Update 41 upvotes 2 years ago

A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.

community 12 mo fin. 3 mo Min. time for me to leave the subreddit.

in Progress Pictures 697 upvotes 2 years ago

A user sharing their hair restoration results after taking finasteride for 12 months and minoxidil orally for 3 months; other users responding with questions and comments about the treatments used.

community 2years finasteride +3months minox+dermarolling

in Progress Pictures 1106 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's progress with hair loss treatments over the past two years, including finasteride, minoxodil and dermarolling. Replies included speculations about whether or not this was the result of a hair transplant. The user confirmed that it was just meds.

community One year after my hair transplant! 3633 FUE grafts

in Transplants 825 upvotes 3 years ago

User shares one-year hair transplant results with 3633 FUE grafts. Responses discuss improved appearance, hairline looking pluggy, and doctor's location in Ottawa, Canada.

community The pain is real. Man bursts into tears of happiness after seeing himself with hair.

in Transplants 903 upvotes 3 years ago

Man experiences happiness after seeing himself with hair, discussing treatments like transplants, hair systems, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. Users share experiences, societal expectations, and desire for accessible solutions.

community ‘ Health Risks Associated with Long-Term Finasteride and Dutasteride Use: It’s Time to Sound the Alarm’ Thoughts? Concerns?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 66 upvotes 3 years ago

The potential health risks associated with long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride, with some responses pointing out the low quality of the journal that published the review article as well as highlighting other alternatives such as keto or minoxidil, and RU58841.

community Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease

in Treatment 88 upvotes 4 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.