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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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research Tissue Engineering of the Reproductive System
Cell transplantation faces challenges in genitourinary reconstruction, but alternative tissue sources and microencapsulation show promise.
research Vestibuloplasty With Retroauricular Skin Grafts For Dental Implant Rehabilitation In Vascularized Fibula Grafts: Two Case Reports
Using skin grafts from behind the ear for oral surgery in two patients with jaw injuries led to successful healing and good results.
research Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Augmented Full-Thickness Free Skin Grafting in Cats: Outcome in 10 Grafts Transferred to Six Cats
Negative pressure wound therapy is effective for skin grafts in cats.
research Skin Grafting for the Treatment of Chronic Leg Ulcers: A Systematic Review in Evidence-Based Medicine
Skin grafts are effective for chronic leg ulcers, especially autologous split-thickness grafts for venous ulcers, but more data is needed for diabetic ulcers.
research The Pharmacology of Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative pharmacology, which combines drugs with regenerative medicine, shows promise for repairing damaged body parts and needs more interdisciplinary research.
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5 / 944 resultscommunity Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory
Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.
community Minoxidil actually reduces wrinkles
Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcohol content, while oral forms have fewer side effects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.
community 15 months on 0.5 mg fin only. This stuff works
A user shared progress pictures after 15 months on 0.5 mg finasteride, reporting significant hair regrowth starting around 9 months. They no longer see the need for a hair transplant.
community Post Finasteride Syndrome, A dangerous lie.
A user initially had side effects from finasteride, attributed them to anxiety and the nocebo effect, and after resuming the drug, experienced positive effects and now warns against misinformation about Post Finasteride Syndrome.
community Impressed by the progress but think it’s time to go for the transplant?
The user started taking 2.5mg minoxidil tablets daily and reduced their finasteride dose to 0.5mg due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant but are unsure if they should proceed now or wait after seeing the effects of the reduced finasteride dosage.