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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions
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research Surgical Excision of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae with Secondary Intention Healing
Surgical excision with natural healing effectively treats acne keloidalis nuchae without recurrence.
research Live Imaging of Smad2/3 Signaling in Mouse Skin Wound Healing
Smad2/3-dependent TGF-β signaling increases during wound healing.
research Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans Treatment Success with a Novel Surgical Excision Approach Using Guarded High-Tension Sutures
A new surgical method using special sutures significantly reduced wound size and prevented disease return in patients with a scarring scalp condition.
research Repair of a Complex Forehead Defect Involving the Brow
A man's forehead and eyebrow were successfully reconstructed with a skin and hair graft that matched his other eyebrow, without needing frequent trimming.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Wound Management
Effective wound healing after HS treatments can be achieved with various methods like moist dressings and skin grafting.
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5 / 758 resultscommunity No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"
Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.
community Why I believe PFS is not a "real" condition (and what I believe it is instead)
The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or the nocebo effect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negative effects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.
community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews
Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.
community It’s crazy how it’s 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren’t even effective for many people.
Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.