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    GlossaryLight Microscopy

    uses visible light and lenses to magnify small objects

    Light Microscopy, also known as Optical Microscopy, is a technique that uses visible light and a system of lenses to magnify small objects, making them visible to the human eye. It is commonly used in biology to observe cells, tissues, and microorganisms, providing detailed images that can be essential for research and diagnosis.

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      in Technology  263 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Red light therapy for hair loss is controversial, with mixed results reported. Its effectiveness may depend on device quality and proper wavelength, and it is often used with minoxidil and finasteride.

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      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 22-year-old has been using dutasteride (0.5 mg daily) for over a year but is experiencing increased hair shedding, scalp inflammation, and burning, and cannot use minoxidil due to side effects. Suggestions include consulting a dermatologist, trying oral minoxidil, microneedling, rosemary oil, caffeine shampoo, and considering other treatments like PRP or red light therapy.

      community Minoxidil experiment on single hair follicle

      in Minoxidil  1694 upvotes 9 months ago
      Minoxidil was applied to a single miniaturized hair follicle over four months, resulting in less miniaturization but not yet terminal growth. The user used a 5% minoxidil solution, specifically the Regaine brand, and observed changes using a handheld WiFi microscope.

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      in Progress Pictures  281 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared a four-month hair growth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, and Hims thick fix shampoo every other day. Replies include comments on photo quality and lighting, a joke about the frequency of Hims product mentions, and the original poster humorously wishing for a Hims sponsorship.