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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Solitary Nasal Fibrofolliculoma
A rare, harmless skin tumor was found on a man's nose.
research Clinicopathologic and Molecular Characterization of a Series of Sporadic Trichoblastic Neoplasms
Sporadic trichoblastic neoplasms generally don't recur or spread, with one case showing a specific genetic fusion.
research Infranatant Portion of Microfragmented Adipose Tissue: A Promising Source of Stromal Vascular Fraction for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
A new method using fat tissue cells may help treat hair loss.
research Gamma Delta 17 T Cell-Stromal Networks Modulate Matrix Composition and Vascularity in Foreign Body Response
γδ T cells help control tissue scarring and blood vessel growth in response to foreign objects.
research CXCL12 Drives Reversible Fibroimmune Remodeling in Androgenetic Alopecia Revealed by Single-Cell RNA Sequencing
Blocking CXCL12 can reverse hair loss and fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia.
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5 / 70 resultscommunity Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility
Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.
community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone
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.
community Can pp405 revive dead follicles for long time bald people? Are those even dead? After 10+ years bald
PP405 may revive dormant hair follicles but is unlikely to help with long-term baldness where follicles are replaced by scar tissue. It is seen as a potential adjunct to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but its effectiveness on deeply fibrotic or scarred areas is doubtful.
community The Big Fat Layer / Remedies: Cetirizine
Treating hair loss with various remedies, such as Cetirizine and the Big3 complex (minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841), which have properties like adipogenic, anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory. References to research studies are also included.
community Oral minoxidil timeframe (any late responders)
Oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are being used to treat hair loss, but results are limited, leading to consideration of a hair transplant. The user plans to continue medication for another year before deciding on further action.