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5 / 18 resultslearn Microneedling
technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
learn Mesotherapy
technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Follistatin
glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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research The Effect of Local Skin Precooling on Alleviating Injection Site Pain in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia Receiving a Scalp Nerve Block
Cooling the skin before injections reduces pain for patients with hair loss.
research A Preliminary Study on the Application of a Vibrating Device Instead of Topical Anesthetic Gel During Injection of Local Anesthesia
Topical anaesthesia reduces injection pain better than a vibrating device.
research Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Intralesional Minoxidil Injection Alone and in Combination Versus the Standard Intralesional Corticosteroid Injection in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Standard intralesional corticosteroids are the best treatment for patchy alopecia areata.
research Intradermal Injection in Balding Region Versus Intramuscular Injection in Surrounding Muscles: A Split-Scalp, Randomized Trial on Botulinum Toxin for Androgenetic Alopecia
Intramuscular injections improved hair density more than intradermal injections for treating hair loss.
research Surgical Pearl: Mechanoanesthesia to Reduce the Pain of Local Injections
Using a vibrating device during injections can help reduce pain.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 10 Days Post-Op: Hair Transplant Results and Experience
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Dr. Resul Yaman Hair Clinic in Istanbul, including before and after photos. They are considering taking oral Minoxidil post-operation but are avoiding Finasteride due to side effects.
community Any treatment not nuking systemic DHT levels?
Hair loss treatments that avoid significantly lowering systemic DHT levels, focusing on topical options like dutasteride mesotherapy, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. The user is exploring alternatives like KX-826 and RU58841 due to concerns about hormone levels.
community Can we stop fear mongering with finasteride
Finasteride is effective for hair loss but can cause sexual dysfunction and mental health issues in some users, leading to a polarized debate on its risks. Some switch to alternatives like Dutasteride or topical treatments to avoid side effects.
community Platelet-rich plasma injection (PRP) question?
Hair loss discussion includes PRP procedures. Some say it's not worth the money.
community Why dutasteride mesotherapy not popular?
Dutasteride mesotherapy, an injection treatment for hair loss done monthly, is discussed as an alternative to daily oral treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. It's not popular due to its higher cost, inconvenience, and the discomfort of scalp injections.