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medical stitches used to close wounds

Sutures, also known as stitches or surgical stitches, are medical devices used to hold body tissues together after an injury or surgery. They involve the use of a needle and thread-like material to close wounds, promote healing, and reduce the risk of infection. Sutures can be made from various materials, including absorbable ones that dissolve over time and non-absorbable ones that need to be removed after the wound has sufficiently healed.

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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 Why I really believe the tension theory is the cause of MPB

in Research/Science 70 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.

community Received a hair transplant today at 22 years old

in Transplants 108 upvotes 5 years ago

A 22-year-old's experience with receiving a hair transplant and the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Lidocaine shots, and platelet injections to treat hair loss.

community I feel like o got my confidence and my life back after 1.5 years

in Progress Pictures 7394 upvotes 2 months ago

A 32-year-old man had a successful hair transplant in Atlanta, using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily, which greatly improved his confidence and appearance. He spent about $13,000 and is very satisfied with the youthful results and increased happiness.

community 2500-3000 grafts. 6 months post op. 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil bid.

in Transplants 3180 upvotes 1 year ago

A user named "Redbone2222" shares their positive experience with a hair transplant procedure of 2500-3000 grafts, along with the use of 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil. They express satisfaction with the results and believe that finasteride has been more effective for them than minoxidil.

community Dr. Bloxham's Verteporfin Trial

in Research/Science 30 upvotes 1 year ago

Dr. Bloxham's trial is testing verteporfin on hair transplant patients to see if it can improve hair regrowth in treated areas. People are discussing the potential for follicle regeneration, expected results timeline, and concerns about side effects like cancer.