27 citations
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November 2010 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”
This review discusses recent advancements in dermatological laser therapy, highlighting its growing applications but noting gaps in data on long-term effects and side effects.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
This study found that blocking apoptosis during the catagen phase in mice disrupts hair follicle stem cell niche architecture, delaying subsequent hair regeneration cycles.
12 citations
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October 1981 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”
This article discusses the disputed role of scalp micro-organisms in dandruff and notes that effective anti-dandruff treatments often have good antimicrobial activity, but it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences”
This review discusses the challenges of treating lipomas and related adipose tissue diseases, finding that laser liposuction is highly effective and preferred by patients due to minimal pain, quick recovery, and low recurrence, and reports no new clinical results.
Oleic acid and microneedling are being explored for hair regrowth, but results are mixed. Addressing DHT and fibrosis is crucial, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and scalp massage also discussed.
A user is concerned about weight loss stagnation while using minoxidil and finasteride during a calorie-cutting diet. Responses suggest water retention or a weight loss plateau as possible causes.
The user is seeking advice on maximizing hair growth while using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral, and microneedling, and is considering adding a laser diode cap, topical finasteride, retinol, and caffeine. Suggestions include using tretinoin with minoxidil for better absorption, switching to dutasteride, and considering RU58841 or pyrilutamide.
Laser caps are found to be more effective than 5% minoxidil for treating hair loss, and when combined with minoxidil, they are even more effective. Some users report positive results with laser treatments, while others see no change; the devices are FDA approved, but opinions on their efficacy vary.
The user is considering whether to undergo additional treatments like PRP, low-level laser therapy, and stem cell treatment before or after a planned hair transplant, while already using minoxidil and starting finasteride. They are unsure if these treatments are worth the significant cost and are seeking advice from others who have had similar experiences.