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Treatment of Hypotrichosis Simplex of the Scalp with the Combination of Botanical Extracts and Minoxidil: A Case Report

research Treatment of hypotrichosis simplex of the scalp with the combination of botanic extracts and minoxidil: a case report

January 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics”

In this study, researchers reported significant hair growth in an 8-year-old with hypotrichosis simplex of the scalp after treatment with a combination of oral botanical extracts and minoxidil, marking the first documented use of botanical extracts as a potential therapeutic approach for this condition.

research Treatment of hereditary hypotrichosis simplex of the scalp with oral minoxidil and growth factors

June 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

This case report describes a 14-year-old girl with congenital hypotrichosis who experienced improved hair density and thickness after 3 months of treatment with oral minoxidil.

research Isotretinoin-induced hair growth in a case of hereditary hypotrichosis simplex of the scalp: A promising therapeutic approach

July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports”

This source reports that while effective treatments for hereditary hypotrichosis simplex have been limited, recent studies show promising results using interventions such as minoxidil, topical gentamicin, and platelet-rich plasma injections.

research Corneodesmosomes and corneodesmosin: from the stratum corneum cohesion to the pathophysiology of genodermatoses

83 citations , May 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology”

This review discusses the role of corneodesmosin in skin and hair follicle integrity, with mentions of its link to hypotrichosis simplex and peeling skin disease, and reports no new results.

research ‘Black dots’ seen under trichoscopy are not specific for alopecia areata

42 citations , June 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This study found that 'black dots' seen under trichoscopy are not specific to alopecia areata and may occur in various other hair and scalp conditions.

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in Transplants 544 upvotes 1 year ago

Body hair transplants can be a last resort for hair loss, using body hair to fill scalp gaps, though it may not match scalp hair in texture or length. Minoxidil and finasteride are discussed as treatments, with varying effectiveness and side effects.

community Why is regrowth impossible for me? What else can I do?

in Progress Pictures 23 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is frustrated with hair regrowth despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping. Others suggest improvement, advise against overmedication, and recommend consulting a doctor or considering a simpler regimen or hair transplant.

community What is the ultimate hair regrowth protocol

29 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation covers aggressive hair regrowth treatments like Dutasteride, Minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. It also mentions PRP, laser therapy, GHK-Cu injections, and hormone therapy for maximum regrowth.

community Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !

324 upvotes 11 months ago

Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.

community What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?

in Minoxidil 173 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.

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