9 citations
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January 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
This study found a persistent gender gap in NIH dermatology research funding from 2015 to 2019, with male recipients obtaining the majority of the funding.
35 citations
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August 2001 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
This paper reviews the use of tacrolimus for various conditions, noting its effectiveness in treating certain skin disorders but highlighting that some findings remain anecdotal due to limited case numbers.
This source reports that modern hair transplant techniques, including follicular unit grafting, can create natural-looking results and are increasingly used beyond male pattern baldness to treat areas like eyebrows and scars, while even some controversial indications are being explored.
152 citations
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December 2007 in “Gender Medicine”
This review discusses recent advances in understanding gender differences in skin and their implications for dermatologic diseases, but it reports no new experimental results; ongoing research is necessary for translating these insights into clinical practice.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Skin research and technology”
This clinical trial found that topical rosuvastatin and melatonin creams significantly reduced the severity of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis over 12 weeks, with a satisfactory safety profile.
The user is using a combination of oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and other supplements for hair regrowth, with plans to start microneedling. Some users see progress and suggest microneedling to enhance results, while others note that significant changes may take more time.
The post discusses a theory that hair regrowth after transplant is due to the angiogenesis process (new blood vessels forming), not because the transplanted hair is unaffected by DHT. The responses highlight the established belief in 'donor dominance' (the importance of the hair's origin in transplantation) and skepticism about the new theory.
Clascoterone is being discussed as a promising new hair loss treatment, showing significant improvement in trials. Despite this, skepticism persists about its effectiveness, cost, and side effects, with some users preferring minoxidil and finasteride.
The user has been dealing with hair loss for six years using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride without success. They are contemplating shaving their head due to continued hair loss and social anxiety.
User fought hair loss with Derminator microneedling, topical and oral minoxidil, and a 2000 FUE hair transplant. Derminator was a game changer, preventing further loss.
What are the benefits of a hair transplant?Providers describe hair transplants as giving natural-looking, low-maintenance results from your own hair, and as a boost to confidence. Those are the clinics' own claims: the same sources also report pain, results that vary, and repeat procedures.