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      learn Minoxidil

      An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record

      learn Stemoxydine

      chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

      learn Osteopontin

      signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

      learn Baricitinib

      JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

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      research Long Hair Grafts: 20 Years of Experience

      6 citations , July 2007 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery”
      Long hair grafting is effective with new techniques and minoxidil.
      Overview of Follicular Unit Extraction

      research Overview of Follicular Unit Extraction

      3 citations , October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery”
      Follicular unit extraction is a hair transplant method that can leave small scars and uses various tools for harvesting hair from different body parts.
      Long Hair FUE and the Donor Area Preview

      research Long Hair FUE and the Donor Area Preview

      15 citations , September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international”
      The "open punch" technique for hair transplantation can help reduce damage to hair grafts and may be especially useful for beginners and in cases with curly hair.
      The Latest Innovations in Hair Transplantation

      research The Latest Innovations in Hair Transplantation

      32 citations , July 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”
      New hair transplant methods offer more natural results and better graft survival, with ongoing research to increase donor hair options.

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      community 2000 beard graft extracted with no visible scar

      in Progress Pictures  213 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their experience with a beard-to-scalp hair transplant, noting no visible scars and improved hair density using finasteride and minoxidil. The conversation discusses the differences between beard and scalp hair, potential changes in hair texture, and the use of beard hair for increased scalp coverage.

      community How long should you take fin/dut for, before getting a transplant?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user started taking dutasteride a month ago and is seeking advice on whether to wait for a year before getting a hair transplant, as it could potentially strengthen the donor-zone and require fewer grafts, or to get a transplant immediately, extracting only the "strong hairs" not affected by dutasteride. The user is unsure which approach is correct.

      community Went for hair transplant. 3200 grafts.

      in Transplants  320 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user underwent a hair transplant with 3200 grafts and plans to update others on their progress. They previously used minoxidil and finasteride to stabilize hair loss but opted for a transplant for better results.

      community [20M] Hair Regrowth with Minoxidil ONLY- Need Opinions

      in Minoxidil  244 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 20-year-old is using minoxidil for hair regrowth and considering finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Many suggest adding finasteride to maintain gains, with recommendations to start with a low dose or use a topical form to minimize side effects.