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GlossaryFusidic Acid (Fucidin)

antibiotic used to treat bacterial skin infections

Fusidic Acid is an antibiotic primarily used to treat bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thereby stopping the growth and spread of the bacteria. Commonly available under the brand name Fucidin, it is often used in topical creams and ointments for skin infections, but can also be administered orally or intravenously for more severe infections.

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research Folliculitis Decalvans Developing 20 Years After Hair Restoration Surgery in Punch Grafts: Case Report

11 citations , August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.

research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Rare Inflammatory Scalp Disorder

112 citations , July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.

research Improved Hair Restoration Method for Burns Using Partial Longitudinal Follicular Unit Transplantation

20 citations , December 2010 in “Burns”

PL-FUT is an effective hair restoration method for burn victims with minimal scarring and high patient satisfaction.

research Donor Hair Follicle Preservation by Partial Follicular Unit Extraction: A Method to Optimize Hair Transplantation

19 citations , April 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

Partial hair follicle extraction can effectively double the number of hair follicles for transplants, with most surviving and growing normally after a year.

research Restoration of the Eyebrows by Hair Transplantation

10 citations , May 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

Hair transplantation using PLFUT is effective for eyebrow restoration with natural-looking results and no scarring.

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community PP405 - A True Breakthrough or Another Disappointment?

in Research/Science 35 upvotes 3 months ago

PP405 shows potential for hair growth, with 31% of advanced balding men experiencing over 20% increase in hair density in 8 weeks. However, skepticism persists due to selective data presentation and lack of long-term results, with comparisons to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.