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research Photobiomodulation for the Management of Alopecia: Mechanisms of Action, Patient Selection, and Perspectives

34 citations , September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Light therapy can stimulate hair growth and is more effective when started early, but more research is needed on its long-term effects and optimal use.

research Dermatoscopy: Alternative Uses in Daily Clinical Practice

157 citations , June 2011

Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.

research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective

73 citations , November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

Some women with common hair loss may develop permanent hair loss.

research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

72 citations , July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.

research The Latest Innovations in Hair Transplantation

32 citations , July 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

New hair transplant methods offer more natural results and better graft survival, with ongoing research to increase donor hair options.

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community Recent Study finds Laser caps are more effective than 5% minoxidil for AGA

in Research/Science 124 upvotes 1 year ago

Laser caps are found to be more effective than 5% minoxidil for treating hair loss, and when combined with minoxidil, they are even more effective. Some users report positive results with laser treatments, while others see no change; the devices are FDA approved, but opinions on their efficacy vary.

community If minoxidil helped you with thinning temples or just in general please comment or upvote this!

in Research/Science 203 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil, often combined with microneedling, has helped some users improve hair growth at the temples and hairline. Finasteride is also mentioned as a treatment, with mixed results on its effectiveness.

community Red light therapy - research says they work, reviews say they don't - Turns out commercial device are severely under-powered, so could this actually work?

in Technology 72 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of commercial Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) devices for hair growth, suggesting they are underpowered compared to the ideal energy output shown in medical research. A user plans to build a custom helmet that meets the required specifications for effective treatment.

community 38M, Topical Min 5% + Infrared Therapy (4 Months In)

in Progress Pictures 485 upvotes 7 months ago

A 38-year-old man reports positive results using topical Minoxidil 5% and infrared therapy for hair regrowth over four months, along with Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil supplements. Others suggest adding Finasteride for better maintenance and discuss the role of DHT blockers.

community Finasteride only 9 months update

in Progress Pictures 474 upvotes 3 years ago

A 25-year old user's progress with only finasteride in treating their hair loss, and other users suggesting minoxidil and dermarolling as additional treatments.

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