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research International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.

research Graft Quality Index: A Morphologic Classification of Follicular Unit Excision Grafts

6 citations, March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international”

The Graft Quality Index grades hair transplant grafts to predict placement difficulty and surgery results.

research Specific Citrullination Causes Assembly of a Globular S100A3 Homotetramer

62 citations, December 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry”

A specific chemical change in the S100A3 protein leads to the formation of a four-part structure important for hair formation.

research Trichorrhexis Nodosa After Hair Transplantation: Dermoscopic, Pathologic and Electron Microscopy Analyses

9 citations, November 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Hair transplant complications were likely due to deep graft placement and rough handling.

research Promotion of Hair Growth by Ginseng Radix on Cultured Mouse Vibrissal Hair Follicles

59 citations, August 2003 in “Phytotherapy Research”

Ginseng, especially red ginseng, helps hair grow by increasing blood flow and energy to hair roots.

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community Thinking of crushing bicalutamide/spiro or any other test suppressant in my topical fin min mix. What do yall think?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about adding crushed bicalutamide or spironolactone to a topical mix with finasteride and minoxidil to suppress testosterone in hair follicles, similar to what RU58841 does. The user cannot obtain RU58841 in their country and is seeking advice on this alternative approach for hair loss treatment.

community Dutasteride SAVES your hair follicles: MAJOR BS on people who say it destroyed their hair permanently.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 156 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.

community Started Minoxidil this evening. See ya'll in 6 months.

in Minoxidil 235 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses starting Minoxidil for hair loss and suggests also using finasteride to prevent further balding. Minoxidil is expected to thicken current hair, but won't stop hair follicles from dying.

community Topical fin (0.008%) + min - left: 26yo, right: 30yo, goodbye MBP, I keep my NW-0 :D

in Progress Pictures 343 upvotes 8 months ago

A user shared progress pictures showing successful hair retention using a low-dose topical finasteride (0.008%) combined with minoxidil. Users discussed the effectiveness of the treatment, minimal effective dosing, and avoiding systemic side effects.

community Is this broscience? From More Plates, More Dates

in Research/Science 22 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses whether finasteride's reduction of DHT and increase in scalp testosterone contribute to hair follicle miniaturization. Some participants argue testosterone does not cause miniaturization, while others suggest that even with reduced DHT, other androgens like testosterone may still contribute to hair loss.

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