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    GlossaryHair Loss Treatments

    involve medical, surgical, and cosmetic methods to combat alopecia

    Hair Loss Treatments encompass a variety of medical, surgical, and cosmetic interventions aimed at preventing hair loss, promoting hair regrowth, or restoring hair in individuals experiencing alopecia or baldness. These treatments can include medications like minoxidil and finasteride, hair transplant surgeries, laser therapy, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Each option targets different underlying causes of hair loss and varies in effectiveness depending on the individual's condition and response to treatment.

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      community Hair Loss Treatments and Hair Transplant

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is using oral finasteride, considering adding RU58841 and microneedling, and planning a hair transplant. They are seeking advice on whether to wait for treatment results or proceed with the transplant.

      community Is it true that most hair loss treatments fall into one of two categories? If not, what am I missing?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair loss treatments are generally categorized as anti-androgens, like finasteride and RU58841, which prevent hair loss by targeting DHT, and growth stimulators, such as minoxidil, rosemary oil, microneedling, and LLLT, which promote hair growth by increasing blood flow and growth factors. The user is seeking to confirm these categories and understand if there are other treatments or mechanisms of action.

      community Hair loss treatments rated (by gpt-4)

      in Research/Science  249 upvotes 1 year ago
      Rating treatments for hair loss, with the help of GPT-4, according to efficacy, evidence and tolerability; a combination of chemicals from research papers, custom compounds, and some suggestions from other users were included.

      community Best hair loss treatments ranked: a complete guide

       361 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride 0.5mg daily, finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil 5% 2x daily, dermarolling, low-level light therapy (LLLT), ketokonazole shampoo, and diet optimization; discussing their effectiveness and side effects.