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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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research Idiopathic Hirsutism: Excessive Bodily and Facial Hair in Women
Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
research Describing Hair and Related Abnormalities
The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.
research Familial Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis
A girl inherited excessive body hair from her mother and grandmother.
research Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis: The Skin as a Clue to Complex Malformation Syndromes
Excessive body hair can signal complex health issues.
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women
Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity How much excessive body hair with oral min?
Oral minoxidil can lead to increased body hair growth, especially in areas where hair already exists, but results vary by individual. Some users report noticeable changes within a few months, while others see minimal impact; concerns about excessive hair growth are common, but many prioritize hairline improvement over body hair concerns.
community Keep losing hair after 1 year on Dutasteride 1,5mg
The user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using Dutasteride 1.5mg and previously Finasteride. They are considering combining Finasteride with Dutasteride and exploring other options like saw palmetto, but avoid Minoxidil due to excessive body hair growth.
community The irony of balding while being hairy
The conversation discusses the frustration of having excessive body hair while experiencing scalp hair loss, with mentions of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants using body hair. Users share experiences and advice, noting the role of genetics and DHT in hair growth patterns.
community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil
User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.
community Would topical minoxidil + tretinoin cause less(or none) hypertrichosis compared to oral minox?
A user is considering switching from oral minoxidil to a combination of 5% topical minoxidil and tretinoin to reduce hypertrichosis. They hope this combination will be effective without causing excessive body hair growth.