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community Scalp slapping to increase blood flow?

in Treatment 22 upvotes 2 years ago

This post and conversation are about using scalp slapping to increase blood flow for hair growth. One user suggests using minoxidil instead.

community Minoxidil has been both a blessing and a curse

153 upvotes 2 months ago

Minoxidil can cause dark circles and aging appearance in some users, leading them to stop its use despite hair regrowth benefits. Some users suggest reducing dosage or switching to oral minoxidil to minimize side effects.

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research Contents of nutrients in ultra-fine powders of steamed and lyophilized mature silkworms generated by four silkworm varieties

10 citations , July 2019 in “Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology”

This study suggests that ultra-fine powders of steamed and lyophilized mature silkworms may have enhanced pharmacological effects compared to fine powders, possibly due to their smaller particle size.

research Targeting the Janus Kinase Family in Autoimmune Skin Diseases

124 citations , October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology”

This review discusses the role of the JAK-STAT pathway in autoimmune skin diseases and suggests potential therapeutic benefits of JAK inhibitors, but reports no new experimental results.

research Microneedling for Hair Loss

9 citations , October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This study found that microneedling monotherapy significantly increased hair count more than topical minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia, with combination therapy of microneedling and minoxidil being even more effective. Further research is needed to evaluate microneedling's safety and efficacy as a monotherapy.

research Induction of T cell exhaustion by JAK1/3 inhibition in the treatment of alopecia areata

13 citations , September 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology”

This study found that Ifidancitinib, a JAK1/3 inhibitor, significantly promoted hair regrowth and reduced inflammation in a mouse model of alopecia areata by decreasing pathogenic T cell activity and inducing T cell exhaustion.