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    GlossaryGraft Rejection

    immune system attacks transplanted tissue, recognizing it as foreign

    Graft rejection is a process where the immune system of a recipient attacks and destroys a transplanted tissue or organ, recognizing it as foreign. This can occur in hair transplants if the body's immune response targets the transplanted hair follicles, leading to the failure of the graft.

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      community Upcoming treatment ideas in the future

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 7 months ago
      Exploring future hair loss treatments, including immunosuppressants for hair transplants and hair cloning, with a focus on leveraging research from other medical fields. Current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are effective for most, but there's a call for more funding and innovation in the hair loss industry.

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      in Transplants  104 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone considering a hair transplant due to ineffective hair loss treatments, with suggestions ranging from trying a hairpiece to continuing with medications like finasteride and minoxidil, and waiting for new treatments. Some advise against a transplant due to the extent of hair loss and the cost, while others share different views on the effectiveness of transplants and non-surgical options.