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A Comparative Study of Fractional CO2 Laser with Topical Triamcinolone Acetonide Versus Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

research A Comparative Study of Fractional CO2 Laser with Topical Triamcinolone Acetonide Versus Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

1 citations, January 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”

Fractional CO2 laser with topical triamcinolone is more effective and safer for treating alopecia areata than intralesional triamcinolone.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Therapy for Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

15 citations, May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

PRP treatment increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia by 79%.

research Autologous Platelet Concentrates in Aesthetic Medicine

July 2024 in “Periodontology 2000”

Autologous platelet concentrates show promise in esthetic treatments but need more standardized research.

research An Umbrella Review of the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

PRP is effective for treating hair loss, improving hair density, count, and thickness.

research Present Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia and Future Research

November 2021 in “Austin therapeutics”

Current treatments for hair loss from chemotherapy are limited, but new methods are being researched.

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community Don't postpone treatments now with the allure and promise of future treatments.

in Treatment 91 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation advises against waiting for future hair loss treatments and suggests using proven treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil. Some users regret not starting treatment earlier, while others discuss the effectiveness and safety of current treatments and the potential of microneedling.

community 4.5 month finasteride update! What a difference hair makes! To all the people that say just shave it bro, just no.

in Progress Pictures 1591 upvotes 4 years ago

A user's progress pictures and four month finasteride update showing dramatic hair regrowth, as well as their experiences with other treatments like minoxidil. The conversation also includes advice on diet, testosterone levels, and the importance of avoiding baldness for attraction and confidence.

community Does anyone else have experience with Patented Growth Factors (PGF) Treatments / experiences with depression on Fin/Min/Dut?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is exploring hair loss treatments, including Patented Growth Factors (PGF) and a serum with Copper Peptide, Ceramides, Amino Acids, and Caffeine, while expressing concerns about the cost and effectiveness of PGF. They are also considering starting finasteride due to doubts about PGF's long-term viability and are seeking experiences from others who have used these treatments alongside antidepressants.

community Here's the high school I attended. I graduated with a bottle of finasteride.

in Satire 401 upvotes 3 months ago

A user humorously shared that someone at their high school gave out finasteride pills, which introduced them to the drug for their receding hairline. The conversation also touched on the high school's location and appearance, with some users joking about their own hair loss and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects

in Finasteride 80 upvotes 5 years ago

The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.