This article provides an extensive overview of hair anatomy, physiology, pathology, and various medical and surgical treatments for alopecia but presents no new experimental findings.
This report details a case of right fourth nerve palsy in a 47-year-old man following hairreplacementsurgery, hypothesized to be due to brainstem instability related to an anatomical variant and postoperative posture-induced cerebrospinal fluid shifts.
February 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
This article discusses the potential surgical risks of hairreplacementsurgery and outlines methods to prevent these complications, but it reports no new data or clinical results.
May 1994 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
This article discusses key considerations for surgical hair restoration, emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate candidates and the potential challenges surgeons face regarding donor and recipient hair areas, but reports no new clinical findings.
Can beard hair be used for hair transplants?Providers say beard hair can be a useful secondary donor source when scalp donor hair is limited, though beard grafts are coarser and fewer.
A 55-year-old man shared his successful hair transplant results, using 9,100 grafts from his scalp and beard, and is also using minoxidil, finasteride, and multivitamins. The discussion includes opinions on the necessity of DHT blockers and the effectiveness of the transplant, with some users questioning the need for such procedures at an older age.
A 24-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey, which included a hair transplant in Turkey, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They also started testosterone replacement therapy, which improved their quality of life and hair condition, and they now feel confident and satisfied with the results.
Hair regrowth and gender transition using finasteride, estrogen, and spironolactone. Significant hair regrowth and personal transformation were achieved through hormone replacement therapy.
A non-binary individual experienced hair loss after stopping hormone replacement therapy and is using oral Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are hopeful for regrowth but may use wigs due to the high cost and uncertain effectiveness of additional treatments like mesotherapy and PRP.
The conversation is about using finasteride and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hair loss and their role in gender-affirming care. It debates whether these treatments are considered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and their implications for both cisgender and transgender individuals.