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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp
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a copper peptide showing promise in both regrowth and reversing gray hair
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the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Novel Follicular Unit Excision Device That Reduces Graft Injury and Improves Ergonomics in Hair Transplantation Surgery
The new hair transplant device reduces damage to hair follicles and makes surgery more comfortable for the surgeon.
research The Art of Mixing Follicular Units and Follicular Groupings in Hair Restoration Surgery
A hair restoration technique was introduced that mixes different types of hair groupings to reduce procedure time, limit damage, and potentially increase hair density, suggesting more hair can be transplanted than previously thought.
research Ingrown Hairs: A Recurrent Trichoscopic Feature in Scarring Alopecias
Ingrown hairs are a common feature in scarring alopecias due to follicular damage.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Shows Robust T Helper 1 and Janus Kinase 3 Skewing
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to increased immune system activity and reduced stem cells, suggesting early treatment targeting this pathway might prevent hair follicle damage.
research The Art of Repair in Surgical Hair Restoration – Part II
Successful surgical hair restoration requires careful planning, precise execution, and proper aftercare, using techniques like follicular unit transplantation and correct hair angling for best cosmetic results.
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community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community For those who switched from finasteride to Dutasteride !
People discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They reported satisfaction with dutasteride, noting it was more effective than finasteride, particularly after finasteride's effects diminished, and some experienced additional benefits like cost savings and stabilized hair loss, rating dutasteride highly as a treatment.
community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
community New hack? Tretinoin enhances minoxidil response in androgenetic alopecia patients by upregulating follicular sulfotransferase enzymes
The conversation discusses how Tretinoin may improve the effectiveness of Minoxidil for treating hair loss by increasing the activity of certain enzymes in hair follicles. One user comments that this information is not new.
community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews
Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.