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research Intravascular and Interstitial Fluid Dynamics in Rats Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil affects rat fluid dynamics, altering pressure and circulation, improving blood flow and hair growth.
research Modeling Dynamic Hair as a Continuum
The authors created a realistic and efficient method to simulate hair movement by combining fluid dynamics with individual hair strand behavior.
research Biological and Mechanical Influence of Three-Dimensional Microenvironment Formed in Microwell on Multicellular Spheroids Composed of Heterogeneous Hair Follicle Stem Cells
3D microenvironments in microwells improve hair follicle stem cell behavior and hair regeneration.
research The Effect of Amniotic Fluid on Hair Follicle Growth
Freezing gamma-irradiated amniotic fluid may help hair growth and speed up the growth phase.
research An Analysis of Follicular Punches, Mechanics, and Dynamics in Follicular Unit Extraction
Using sharp tools and the right techniques in hair transplant surgery leads to less damage to hair follicles.
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5 / 179 resultscommunity Switching to Oral from Topical min effective or not
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil may lead to better results for some users, with oral minoxidil generally being more effective due to higher absorption. However, it can also cause side effects like hypertrichosis and blood pressure issues, and individual responses may vary.
community 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 Puffy eyes / fluid retention on Oral Minoxidil? Add an ACEi or ARB! *NOT MEDICAL ADVICE*
Oral Minoxidil can cause puffy eyes and fluid retention. Adding an ACE inhibitor or ARB, like Telmisartan, may help mitigate these side effects.
community 30M Considering Switching to Oral Minoxidil After 2-Month Topical Use on Temples
A 30-year-old male is considering switching from topical to oral minoxidil after two months of use on his temples, while also using dutasteride every other day. A user suggests oral minoxidil might be more effective but warns of potential side effects like fluid retention and lower blood pressure.
community 2ish Months Hair Progress on The Big Three.
A 26-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil foam, and micro-needling over 2-3 months, with significant improvement in the crown, sides, and temples, but less in the hairline. He noted side effects like fluid retention in the ankles and weight gain but no change in libido.