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      community Increasing GH and IGF-1 for Increased Growth/Reduced Hair Loss?

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Increasing IGF-1 may help hair growth, but it could also increase hair loss in people with high testosterone. Treatments discussed include l-arginine, glutamine, vanadium, Deer Antler Velvet, ATP, Cocarboxylase, l-carnitine, and Mk677.

      community New angles to attack beyond DHT

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Exploring hair loss treatments beyond DHT, including Minoxidil, pyruvate, Gt20029 targeting androgen receptors, and vasodilators. Other options like Kx826, adenosine signaling, growth factor topicals, and microneedling are also discussed.

      community Ranking the best treatments for hair growth

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      Effective hair growth treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and hair transplants, with additional options like microneedling, low-level laser therapy, and PRP showing some benefits. Newer treatments such as GHK-Cu peptides and ketoconazole shampoo are promising, while others like saw palmetto and biotin are less effective unless deficiencies exist.

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      Recipient Area Hair Direction and Angle in Hair Transplanting

      research Recipient Area Hair Direction and Angle in Hair Transplanting

      June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
      This study outlines a technique for hair transplantation that maintains natural hair flow and density by mimicking natural hair direction and angle without accelerating hair loss in the recipient area.
      Natural Hair Patterns: Understanding Characteristics for Optimal Hair Restoration

      research Natural hair patterns

      13 citations , May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
      This article discusses the significance of anatomic zones in hair loss and underscores the importance for hair restoration surgeons to understand these patterns and their implications for future treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
      Critique of Miniflap Hair Restoration and Advocacy for Follicular Unit Transplantation

      research Miniflap Hair Restoration

      August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
      Dr. George A. Farber recommends using follicular unit transplantation for hair restoration because it gives a more natural look and has fewer problems compared to the older miniflap technique.
      A Rare Complication From Prostaglandin Analogue Therapy

      research A rare complication from prostaglandin analogue therapy

      6 citations , July 2008 in “Clinical and experimental optometry”
      This case report describes a rare complication of prostaglandin analogue eye drops for glaucoma, where a patient experienced extensive unwanted malar hair growth, leading to potential therapy discontinuation.

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