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    GlossaryHair Regenerative Medicine

    field focused on restoring hair growth using advanced techniques

    Hair Regenerative Medicine is a field of medical research and treatment focused on restoring hair growth by using advanced techniques like stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, and tissue engineering. These methods aim to stimulate the body's natural ability to regenerate hair follicles, offering potential solutions for conditions like alopecia and hair thinning.

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      growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

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      an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition

      learn SCUBE3

      a signaling molecule from dermal papilla cells being actively researched

      learn Stemoxydine

      chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

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      community Has anyone else seen this encouraging verteporfin case study?

      in Progress Pictures  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential use of verteporfin for hair loss treatment, with one user mentioning their surgeon's interest in trying it and another noting its research status and clinical use as a YAP inhibitor. Some users debate the market size, availability of generics, and the optimism in the hair loss community regarding new treatments.

      community Why isn’t anyone talking about this?

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes 11 months ago
      Hair cloning is being developed by companies like Kangstem Biotech and Stemson, with potential availability in a few years. Initial costs are expected to be high, but prices may decrease over time.

      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community Had a rough week. What to do now?

      in Treatment  36 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user had a rough week after being told they couldn't get a hair transplant due to insufficient donor area and worsening balding. They were advised to increase their oral Minoxidil dosage and consider switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride.