July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
Discoid lupus erythematosus involves immune activation and fibrosis around hair follicles, with shared pathways across humans, dogs, and mice, suggesting potential treatments for both humans and animals.
This study found that topical application of TGF-β mimic promoted enhanced wound healing and tissue regeneration in mice, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic option for improving wound healing.
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April 2022 in “Biomedical Materials”
In this study, a biofunctional hydrogel incorporating mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles promoted wound healing and reduced scar tissue formation by modulating the immune response in a mouse skin injury model.
Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.
Microneedling can enhance hair growth by improving minoxidil absorption and stimulating blood flow. Users discuss optimal needle depths, with some favoring shallow frequent needling for better absorption and others preferring deeper needling for stem cell activation.
The conversation discusses hair loss and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Users suggest scalp massages, warm showers, and other methods to address scalp tension and tight spots, with some mentioning the potential effects of medications like escitalopram and probiotics.
A 50-year-old male has been using 0.5mg oral finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, and weekly microneedling to combat hair loss, seeing progress with new hair growth. He plans to continue this regimen and evaluate results after 12 months.
Daily microneedling at 0.25mm before applying minoxidil is debated, with some suggesting weekly microneedling is safer and more effective. Concerns include potential skin damage and systemic absorption, while alternatives like tretinoin are considered safer for enhancing minoxidil absorption.