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research The Effect of Human Lyophilized Growth Factors versus Platelet Rich Plasma Injection on Hair Transplantation Outcome in the Crown Area of the scalp in men with androgenetic alopecia

February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

In this study, researchers reported that both PRP and L-GF injections are effective in enhancing hair density and reducing recovery time post-transplantation in men with androgenetic alopecia, with L-GF showing slightly better but statistically insignificant results.

research The effect of human lyophilized growth factors versus platelet rich plasma injection on hair transplantation outcome in the crown area of the scalp in men with androgenetic alopecia

May 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research”

LGFs slightly improve hair transplant results more than PRP.

research In vitro expansion of human mesenchymal stem cells and hepatocytes using purified platelet derived growth factors, a potential therapeutic modality for liver fibrosis

April 2023 in “Egyptian journal of Immunology”

This study found that human platelet lysate supported mesenchymal stem cell growth as effectively as fetal bovine serum, while fetal bovine serum was more effective for hepatocyte proliferation.

research 878 Individual variation in balance between platelet-secreted growth factors causing contradictory effects on hair follicle could potentially impact response to PRP therapy in patients with scalp hair loss

1 citations , April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

In this study, researchers found that the variability in growth factor expression, particularly TGFβ1, in PRP samples could influence patient responses to hair loss treatment with PRP therapy.

research Dietary glucoraphanin prevents the onset of psychosis in the adult offspring after maternal immune activation

36 citations , January 2018 in “Scientific reports”

This study observed that dietary intake of glucoraphanin during juvenile and adolescent stages prevented cognitive deficits and abnormal gene expressions in the brain of adult offspring exposed to maternal immune activation, potentially implicating centrosome-related genes in the development of psychosis.

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community Young guys 18-25, did hair loss destroy you mentally and affect your life? And if you did recover from it have you truly ever felt the same?

in Chat 146 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair loss greatly affects mental health and social life for young men. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants are common, with mixed success and ongoing self-esteem challenges.

community How does Pedro P have a full head of hear. I'm losing mine and will be bald within 1 year. I'm not even 30yo.

643 upvotes 11 months ago

Pedro Pascal's full head of hair is likely due to genetics, finasteride, and possibly hair transplants. Many actors use finasteride to maintain their hair.

community L. reuteri (probiotic for Androgenic Alopecia)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 34 upvotes 6 months ago

L. reuteri, a probiotic, is being explored for its potential benefits in treating androgenic alopecia, possibly enhancing finasteride's effects and reducing inflammation. The user combines this with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements, noting some improvement in hair loss.

community L'Oréal Garnier discontinued stemoxydine serum so how can people still buy it?

in Product 1 upvotes 1 year ago

L'Oréal Garnier discontinued their stemoxydine serum, raising concerns about the authenticity of products still sold online. Alternatives suggested include other brands' stemoxydine products, though some believe stemoxydine is ineffective.

community L Doctor criticized my fin usage and suggested minox and HT as alternatives

35 upvotes 1 year ago

A doctor criticized the use of Finasteride for hair loss, suggesting Minoxidil and a hair transplant instead, despite the patient experiencing no side effects from Finasteride. The patient disagreed, arguing that Minoxidil doesn't address the root cause and that Finasteride is necessary to protect donor hair in transplants.

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learn L-cysteine

What is L-cysteine, and why is it often included in hair growth supplements? Cysteine is a building block of keratin, the main protein in hair. Whether cysteine supplements help hair in people who eat enough protein is unproven.
Can taking L-cysteine orally really strengthen hair from the inside? No verified study shows that L-cysteine on its own strengthens hair. The one controlled trial found tested a multi-ingredient supplement in women with shedding and did not measure hair strength.
Does L-cysteine work better alone or when combined with other vitamins and minerals? Studies have only tested cysteine inside multi-ingredient supplements, so its effect alone, and whether combinations work better, is unknown.
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