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research Current Status of Hair Restoration Surgery

7 citations , October 2011 in “International Surgery”

This article reviews the evolution of hair restoration surgery, discusses a specific technique used at the authors' center, and suggests possible future innovations, but it reports no new clinical results.

research Zinc Status in Kurdish Adults With Hair Loss

August 2024 in “Cureus”

This study examined the zinc levels in Kurdish adults experiencing hair loss to understand its relationship with four types of hair loss, although specific results were not reported in the abstract.

research Oxidative DNA damage level in relationship to zinc status in patients complaining hair fall, in Duhok city, Krg-Iraq: A case-control study

September 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)”

This study examined the relationship between zinc status and DNA oxidative damage in patients with hair loss in Duhok, Kurdistan Region-Iraq, highlighting the potential role of zinc deficiency in hair loss.

research Hair Analysis as an Indicator of Mineral Status of Livestock

71 citations , December 1987 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium”

This review highlights the challenges of using hair mineral analyses as precise indicators of mineral status due to various influencing factors, suggesting they may be informative when combined with other indicators.

research Current status of keratinized matrices in Toxicology: Comparison of hair and nails

6 citations , June 2024 in “Drug Testing and Analysis”

This review reports on the use of nails as an alternative biological matrix to hair for assessing long-term drug consumption, emphasizing that while there are clear differences between nail and hair samples, more standardized research is necessary for definitive conclusions.

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learn Thymosin Beta 4

What should users understand about the scientific status of Thymosin Beta 4 in hair growth therapies? Thymosin Beta 4 is not an approved treatment for hair loss and remains in early research stages.

learn Hair Transplant

How much does a hair transplant cost? Hair transplant costs typically range from $1,000 to $25,000 depending on various factors.

learn zinc PCA

Can a zinc deficiency directly cause hair thinning or increased shedding? Studies link low serum zinc to diffuse shedding and alopecia areata, and severe deficiency states cause hair loss that reverses when zinc is replaced. The evidence is mostly observational, the one supplementation study was small and uncontrolled, and zinc is not a treatment for pattern hair loss.

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Exosomes

Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles

learn Follistatin

glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

learn Vitamin D

vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little

learn Setipiprant

What is Setipiprant and how does it differ from DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride? Setipiprant blocks the prostaglandin D2 receptor DP2 rather than the DHT pathway that finasteride and dutasteride act on. The one published human trial — a 169-man, 24-week phase 2a study at 2,000 mg a day — reported no statistically significant improvement in hair density over placebo, and setipiprant is not an approved hair-loss medicine anywhere.

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learn Hair Fibers

Do hair fibers really make thinning hair look fuller, or is it just an illusion? Hair fibers create an optical illusion of fullness but do not actually thicken hair.

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community United States or Turkey for HT

in Transplants 52 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses hair transplant options, comparing the US and Turkey, with suggestions to consider Mexico, Thailand, and other countries. It emphasizes starting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling before proceeding with a transplant.

community Status update on upcoming treatments

43 upvotes 9 months ago

Current treatments for hair loss include finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling. New treatments like Breezula, PP405, and others are not expected until at least 2027 or later.

community I need advice on my status quo, further actions and diagnostic

in General 163 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing hair loss, possibly due to androgenic alopecia or telogen effluvium, and is considering treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They also mention potential iron deficiency and sleep deprivation as contributing factors.

community Status update on upcoming treatments

50 upvotes 1 year ago

Current treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling are considered the best for hair loss, while new treatments such as GT20029, PP405, and others are in various trial phases with results expected in the coming years. There is cautious optimism about the affordability and effectiveness of these upcoming treatments.

community PP405 Hair Loss Drug: Phase 1 Human Results & Biopsy Insights

213 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment undergoing trials, with discussions on its effectiveness and comparison to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is skepticism about its status as a cure, with hopes for future advancements in genetic treatments like CRISPR.

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Newark, NJ, United States

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