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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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research A Simple and Rapid Model for Hair-Follicle Regeneration in the Nude Mouse
A new model for hair regeneration in mice was created in 2015, which is faster and less invasive than the old method, producing normal hairs in about 21 days.
research The Effect of Topical Minoxidil Pretreatment on Nonsurgical Delay of Rat Cutaneous Flaps: Further Studies
Minoxidil improved rat skin flap survival but was less effective than surgical methods.
research Combination Therapy Profoundly Improved Skin Flap Survival by Modulating KATP Channels and Nitric Oxide
The combination of azelaic acid, minoxidil, and caffeine significantly increased the survival of skin flaps by affecting certain body channels and nitric oxide levels.
research Interleukin-6 from Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Promotes Tissue Repair by Increasing Cell Proliferation and Hair Follicles in Ischemia/Reperfusion-Treated Skin Flaps
IL-6 from stem cells helps repair skin and grow hair.
research Wound Healing, Cutaneous Therapy, Hair
A device was made in 2008 to measure hair loss severity. Other findings include: frizzy mutation in mice isn't related to Fgfr2, C/EBPx marks preadipocytes, Cyclosporin A speeds up hair growth in mice, blocking plasmin and metalloproteinases hinders healing, hyperbaric oxygen helps ischemic wound healing, amniotic membranes heal wounds better than polyurethane foam, rhVEGF165 from a fibrin matrix improves tissue flap viability and induces VEGF-R2 expression, and bFGF enhances wound healing and reduces scarring in rabbits.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Hiding Baldness with Side Hair Growth
User hides baldness with side hair growth, others suggest it looks good but may not work in all conditions. Some recommend starting treatment or considering a hair transplant.
community Who here has maintained with finasteride for decades?
People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.
community Mesotherapy / Microneedling improved my gray hair? Is there a link?
Microneedling and minoxidil may have reduced gray hair on the crown. The user observed less gray hair in treated areas compared to untreated sides.
community Hair seems to have improved a month or so in
The user started taking multivitamins, derma rolling, using rosemary oil, and taking 0.5mg finasteride daily. They noticed slight hair improvement and are questioning if the changes are due to finasteride or the other treatments.
community Anybody else notice improved skin/collagen on Dutasteride
User switched from finasteride to combination dutasteride and finasteride for hair density improvement. They noticed less hair shedding and more youthful skin, with a reply suggesting less DHT could increase elastin in skin.