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Hair Diameter Measurements for Planning Follicular Unit Extraction Surgery: Is There a Correlation Between the Micrometer Caliper and Scanning Electron Microscopy Findings?

research Hair Diameter Measurements for Planning Follicular Unit Extraction Surgery: Is There a Correlation Between the Micrometer Caliper and Scanning Electron Microscopy Findings?

3 citations, April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

The micrometer caliper is a reliable tool for measuring hair diameter for FUE surgery.

research Evidence for Various Calcium Sites in Human Hair Shaft Revealed by Sub-Micrometer X-Ray Fluorescence

31 citations, December 2002 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. G, General subjects/Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects (Online)”

The research found two types of calcium in human hair, one that varies among individuals and another that is consistent across people.

research Penetration Profile of Microspheres in Follicular Targeting of Terminal Hair Follicles

316 citations, June 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Microspheres about 1.5 micrometers in size can best penetrate hair follicles, potentially reaching important stem cells.

research Hair Diameter in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

6 citations, April 2006 in “Lupus”

People with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis have thinner hair than healthy people.

research Clinical and Instrumental Characterization of Hair and Scalp Aging in Nonbalding Caucasian Women

August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Aging significantly affects the hair and scalp of nonbalding Caucasian women, with changes that differ from male pattern baldness.

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community My doctor lowered my Minoxidil from 5mg to 2.5mg

in Minoxidil 71 upvotes 3 months ago

A user discussed their doctor lowering their Minoxidil dose from 5mg to 2.5mg, expressing concerns about losing hair gains. Other users suggested that 2.5mg is safer long-term and speculated the doctor is being cautious about side effects.

community Creating Your Own Topicals: A Guide

in Research/Science 65 upvotes 1 year ago

Creating a carrier solution for topical hair loss treatments using ethanol, propylene glycol or glycerin, and instructions on creating topical finasteride. Different recipes are provided with varying ratios of alcohol to humectant.

community People call companies stupid for making very high concentration Topical Fin solutions but I think they overlook the fact that the actual absorption rate of finasteride varies greatly

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 13 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses how the absorption rate of topical finasteride varies and is not equivalent to its oral form, with only a small percentage reaching the scalp. It also mentions that minoxidil in high concentrations is used topically because only a small amount is absorbed.

community Using Minoxidil without Finasteride

in Minoxidil 1 year ago

The effectiveness of using minoxidil alone as a hair loss treatment, and whether or not finasteride should be taken in addition to the minoxidil. Replies suggest that minoxidil is only effective for a short period of time, and finasteride should be added to the treatment plan.

community Blood results on micro-dosing topical finasteride (DHT Increased!)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using homemade topical finasteride for hair loss, showing an increase in DHT levels despite treatment. The user applies 0.125mg daily, resulting in 113.4% of previous DHT levels.

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