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5 / 10 resultslearn Ketoconazole
antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
learn Stemoxydine
chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Scalp Arteriovenous Fistula Following Hair Transplantation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Hair transplants are usually safe but can rarely cause scalp AVF, which can be effectively treated with surgery or endovascular methods.
research Retrospective Clinical Study on the Efficacy and Complications of Interventional Embolization in the Treatment of Scalp Arteriovenous Fistula
Interventional embolization is effective for treating scalp arteriovenous fistula but can cause complications like swelling and hair loss.
research Modern Endovascular and Aesthetic Surgery Techniques to Treat Arteriovenous Malformations of the Scalp: Case Illustration
New techniques for treating scalp blood vessel malformations are effective and can have good cosmetic results.
research The Effect of Finasteride on the Male Rat Brain
Finasteride affects the male rat brain by reducing certain protein activation, but these effects may reverse after stopping the drug.
research Pathogenesis of Cardiovascular Alterations in Dogs Treated with Minoxidil
Using minoxidil on dogs can cause serious cardiovascular damage, including arterial injury and hemorrhagic lesions.
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5 / 352 resultscommunity Is it possible to get an HT without scarring? (when you’re fully shaved)
User is 25, using oral finasteride for 4 years, topical minoxidil for 3 years, and microneedling. They ask if hair transplant can be done without scarring when shaving head completely bald later.
community If minoxidil helped you with thinning temples or just in general please comment or upvote this!
Minoxidil, often combined with microneedling, has helped some users improve hair growth at the temples and hairline. Finasteride is also mentioned as a treatment, with mixed results on its effectiveness.
community Finasteride can revive up to 7 year old dead hair
Finasteride and minoxidil can revive hair dormant for up to 7 years, with microneedling enhancing regrowth. Users report significant hair regrowth even after long periods of baldness.
community Long Hair DHI Hair Transplant, 2750 grafts.
A user shared their experience with a Long Hair DHI Hair Transplant, receiving 2,750 grafts. They plan to continue using Dutasteride and Topical Minoxidil post-surgery.
community microneedle, any long term users damage?
Microneedling is effective for hair growth, especially when combined with finasteride and minoxidil, but concerns exist about potential long-term skin damage. Users report increased collagen and elastin deposition, but the long-term effects on the scalp remain uncertain.