4 citations
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October 2019 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”
This case report describes the first known instance of hair and eyebrow hyperpigmentation in a patient after seven months of gefitinib treatment for non-small cell lung cancer.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online”
This case report describes reversible hypopigmentation of hair in a child due to vitamin B12 deficiency, which improved after vitamin B12 supplementation.
31 citations
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February 1999 in “Dermatologic surgery”
This report describes a case where solar-induced postinflammatory hyperpigmentation following laser hair removal was treated with a combination of topical treatments and serial TCA peels, resulting in only slight improvement.
The conversation is about a user experiencing redness and tingling in the donor area after a hair transplant, with suggestions to use treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil. Other users recommend consulting a doctor, considering scalp micro pigmentation, or using body hair for future transplants.
Tretinoin and microneedling both enhance hair growth through different mechanisms, with microneedling being considered safe for long-term use. Optimal microneedling needle length varies, but 0.8 mm is suggested for hair growth, and a Dermastamp is recommended to avoid skin damage.
Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.
The efficacy of microneedling for hair regrowth as either a stand-alone therapy or adjunct to Minoxidil, and whether Tretinoin is a safer and more effective option. Replies include personal accounts from users who have had success with microneedling in combination with minoxidil and peptide serums, as well as considerations of technique, depth, and potential scarring.
The user is using a topical routine of finasteride and minoxidil, noticing increased hair growth, and is considering adding tretinoin for skin issues. Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness, but care should be taken to allow proper absorption to avoid unintended facial hair growth.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.