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research Nerve Growth Factor and Burn Wound Healing: Update of Molecular Interactions With Skin Cells
Nerve growth factor helps improve healing time and scar quality in burn wounds.
research Review of Human Hair Follicle Biology: Dynamics of Niches and Stem Cell Regulation for Possible Therapeutic Hair Stimulation for Plastic Surgeons
Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control could lead to new hair loss treatments.
research Silk Fibroin Hydrogel with Recombinant Silk Fibroin/NT3 Protein Enhances Wound Healing by Promoting Type III Collagen Synthesis and Hair Follicle Regeneration in Skin Injury
A silk fibroin hydrogel boosts wound healing and hair growth by increasing collagen and hair follicles.
research Ultraviolet Radiation in Wound Care: Sterilization and Stimulation
UV radiation can help sterilize wounds and promote healing but requires careful use to avoid damaging cells.
research Soluble CD83 Improves and Accelerates Wound Healing by the Induction of Pro-Resolving Macrophages
Soluble CD83 speeds up wound healing and reduces scarring.
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5 / 58 resultscommunity 4 years, 1mg fin daily (was on and off at first), minoxidil for first 3 years then stopped
User used finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, experienced side effects initially, but saw improvement after stopping minoxidil and ignoring side effects. New hairstyle also improved hair appearance.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
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 What to do if fin is still not working after 2.5 years
The user is experiencing increased hair loss despite using finasteride and oral minoxidil and is hesitant to switch to dutasteride due to side effects and family planning concerns. Alternatives suggested include dutasteride, microneedling, and addressing stress or nutrient deficiencies.
community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.