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5 / 14 resultslearn Mesotherapy
technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
learn Ketoconazole
antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Alopecia Areata
autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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research Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure to move hair to bald areas, requires good donor hair, and results show in about a year.
research Effect of Needle Geometry on Insertion Force of Different Hair Implanters
Needle shape affects the force needed for hair implants, with certain shapes reducing the effort required.
research Application of PCR Technique to Detect Polymorphism of the KRTAP1.1 Gene in Three Sheep Breeds: A Review
The PCR technique can identify genetic differences in a wool-related gene among different sheep breeds, which may help improve wool and pelt quality.
research Association Between Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Gene Insertion Deletion Polymorphism and Androgenetic Alopecia Susceptibility Among Egyptian Patients: A Preliminary Case-Controlled Study
Certain gene variations may increase the risk of hair loss in Egyptians.
research Insertional Mutation of the Hairless Locus on Mouse Chromosome 14
A gene mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin issues.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I just made 60x of 5mg minoxidil sugar cubes
A user created oral minoxidil sugar cubes due to lack of prescription access, leading to a humorous discussion about unconventional and potentially unsafe methods of using minoxidil. The conversation highlights the lengths people go to for hair growth.
community 35/M had transplant hair from 2019
A 35-year-old man had a hair transplant in 2019 but experienced further hair loss due to not using finasteride or minoxidil. Many suggest shaving his head or considering a hair system, as his donor area is depleted and further transplants may not be viable.
community 11.5 Months after Hair Transplant – 3361 grafts – Dr. Thiago Bianco Leal
A hair transplant of 3361 grafts, 11.5 months after the procedure, that resulted in a very natural looking NW1 hairline; the person who underwent this procedure has not experienced any hair loss and is expecting to have no future hairloss either.
community Out of curiosity, why are Finasteride pills formulated as small tablets, while Dutasteride pills are much larger soft gel capsules?
Finasteride and Dutasteride are used for hair loss, with Dutasteride often in gel form for better bioavailability. Switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride is common, with some users combining treatments like Minoxidil for improved results.
community Not much progress; don't know if there's any at all. Is it still worth taking?
The user has been using oral Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss, with some noticing slight regrowth, particularly baby hairs, but overall progress is unclear. Suggestions include continuing the current treatment, considering a hair transplant, or trying additional therapies like topical treatments or laser therapy.