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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
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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research Microneedling Dilates the Follicular Infundibulum and Increases Transfollicular Absorption of Liposomal Sepia Melanin
Microneedling helps increase the absorption of a melanin product into hair follicles, which may improve laser hair removal effectiveness.
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Can Differentiate Dermoscopic White Dots of the Scalp Between Sweat Gland Ducts or Follicular Infundibulum
Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
research New Insights on Dandruff/Seborrhoeic Dermatitis: The Role of the Scalp Follicular Infundibulum in Effective Treatment Strategies
Effective dandruff treatment requires delivering antifungal agents to the scalp follicular infundibulum.
research Ex-Vivo Measurement of Scalp Follicular Infundibulum Delivery of Zinc Pyrithione and Climbazole from an Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
The method shows that zinc pyrithione and climbazole from anti-dandruff shampoo effectively reach the scalp.
research Lipid Analysis of Follicular Casts from Cyanoacrylate Strips as a New Method for Studying Therapeutic Effects of Anti-Acne Agents
The method effectively measures lipid changes and drug effects on skin follicles.
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5 / 162 resultscommunity The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.
Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.
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 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 Progress with 6 Years fin and a FUT (2017 vs 2023)
The post discusses a user's six-year progress with finasteride and a Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) for hair loss. The user shared before and after photos in reverse order, leading to confusion, but overall, the community responded positively to the user's hair regrowth.
community How is verteporfin doing in trials?
The conversation is about the progress of verteporfin in hair loss trials, with users expressing curiosity about its effectiveness and updates. Specific treatments mentioned include FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) combined with verteporfin, with one reported case of donor area regrowth after a year, and three patients being monitored post-treatment by Dr. Bloxham with monthly updates on YouTube.