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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Effects of Botulinum Toxin A on Wound and Skin Graft Contraction
Botulinum toxin-A reduces wound and skin graft contraction.
research Aberrant Connective Tissue Sheath Contraction Drives Premature Hair Follicle Regression by Inducing Progenitor Cell Depletion in Androgenetic Alopecia
Abnormal contraction of connective tissue in hair follicles causes hair loss by killing off important cells, and treating this could improve hair growth.
research Progenitor-Derived Endothelin Controls Dermal Sheath Contraction for Hair Follicle Regression
A specific signal from hair cells controls the tightening of the surrounding muscle, which is necessary for hair shedding.
research Spontaneous Super-Contraction of Animal Hair
Animal hair can curl tightly on its own, especially in foxes, due to changes in keratin.
research Treatment of Acne Scar Contraction Using Autologous Cultured Epithelial Sheet Transplantation: A Report of Four Cases
Transplanting cultured skin sheets improved acne scars in four patients.
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5 / 147 resultscommunity Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !
Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.
community 0.5mg Dutasteride promotes more “regrowth” than 5mg oral Minoxidil
Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.
community Review of my consultation with Dr Zarev
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 My thoughts after 4 years of shaving my head and SMP (27, NW3.5V)
After suffering from hair loss and trying various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and scalp micropigmentation without lasting success, the individual found freedom and a renewed sense of self by shaving their head and accepting their baldness. They encourage others struggling with hair loss to not waste years searching for a cure and to consider embracing a shaved head as a positive solution.
community My 1 week experience on Pyrilutamide only
User Arrosis shared their 1-week experience using Pyrilutamide for hair loss, noticing reduced shedding and increased libido but also experiencing headaches, dizziness, and nipple sensitivity. They plan to try a lower frequency to see if it helps with side effects.