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research Hair Regrowth Following Topical HairUpTM Treatment in Subjects with Alopecia Totalis (AT) and Alopecia Universalis (AU): A Retrospective Analysis of Efficacy and Cosmetic Acceptability

January 2016 in “Hair therapy & transplantation”

This study found that topical Hair UpTM appeared effective and safe for treating alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis, with high rates of terminal hair regrowth and notable cosmetic acceptability, particularly among minors.

research An update on diagnosis and treatment of female pattern hair loss

4 citations , August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

This review discusses recent advances in the diagnosis and management of female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical results.

research Minoxidil upregulates the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor in human hair dermal papilla cells

192 citations , March 1998 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that minoxidil significantly increases VEGF mRNA and protein expression in dermal papilla cells, suggesting a role in enhancing hair follicle vascularization in androgenetic alopecia.

research The upper dermal sheath has a potential to regenerate the hair in the rat follicular epidermis

31 citations , September 1996 in “Differentiation”

This study claims that the upper dermal sheath of rat vibrissa follicles can induce hair growth under specific conditions, challenging prior beliefs about its lack of inductive capacity.

research AN UPDATE OF HAIR SHAFT DISORDERS

12 citations , October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics”

This review outlines the diagnostic criteria for congenital and hereditary hair shaft abnormalities and emphasizes the need to understand the weathering process in assessing these disorders.

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community Hair update on Min 1.25MG Daily

in Is this regrowth? 9 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is experiencing increased hair density after one month of using 1.25mg oral Minoxidil daily. Positive feedback suggests noticeable hair regrowth.

community 2020 updated guide for "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?". I've been taking Propecia for 12 years, and you can AMA.

1679 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Propecia, Rogaine, Nizoral shampoo, and dermarolling. Users shared experiences and results, with some noticing improvements in hair growth and maintenance.

community Quick Update: 3 months and 10 days. Hair growth in temples

5 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair growth progress using Propecia, Minoxidil, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamins. Noticeable hair growth in temples after 3 months and 10 days.

community Hair loss update on 1.5 years of meds

in Progress Pictures 21 upvotes 2 months ago

A 26-year-old male experienced initial success with Dutasteride 1mg and Oral Minoxidil 5mg daily for hair density but noticed a decline in progress, particularly at the front and temples, despite maintaining the regimen for 1.5 years. He attributes the change to stopping healthy habits and is considering additional treatments like topical Minoxidil and addressing potential scalp issues.

community Hair loss progress update, 10 months on new protocol

4 upvotes 3 months ago

The user updated their hair loss treatment by increasing topical finasteride, adding topical anti-androgens, vitamin D, biotin, and scalp massages, while considering switching from 2% to 5% minoxidil for better results. Feedback suggests progress is stable, and increasing minoxidil may improve hair density.

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learn Hair Transplant

What is follow-up care after a hair transplant? Follow-up care after a hair transplant includes scheduled visits and remote check-ins for recovery.
How long does swelling last after a hair transplant? Clinics commonly say swelling after a hair transplant lasts about 2 to 7 days; it varies between people.

learn capsicum

Can the heat from capsicum actually wake up dormant hair follicles? There is no good evidence that capsicum on the scalp wakes dormant follicles. The one positive human study gave capsaicin by mouth with soy isoflavone.

learn Baricitinib

Baricitinib: How did a drug for arthritis end up helping people regrow hair from alopecia areata? Baricitinib, an arthritis drug, was FDA-approved in 2022 for adults with severe alopecia areata after trials in which about a third of patients on 4 mg regained most scalp hair. It carries an FDA boxed warning, and regrowth is usually lost when it is stopped.