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research The Arrector Pili Muscle and the Follicular Unit of the Scalp: A Microscopic Anatomy Study
The study found that hair follicles are above muscle connections in the scalp, which may help protect stem cell areas.
research Hair Anatomy for the Clinician
Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.
research Standardizing the Classification and Description of Follicular Unit Transplantation and Mini-Micrografting Techniques
Surgeons suggested a standard system for hair transplant methods to improve communication and results.
research The Arrector Pili Muscle and the Follicular Unit of the Scalp
Each group of hair follicles on the scalp shares one muscle that helps control hair movement.
research Morphological Approach to Hair Disorders
Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community (Topical) Finasteride cleared my scalp from miniaturised hair (female).
A female user's experience with topical and oral finasteride for hair loss, which has been successful as evidenced by the reduction of miniaturized hairs. Replies to the post discussed the recommended dosage for females versus males.
community Woman with telogen effluvium. What can I do while I wait?
Woman with telogen effluvium lost 40% of hair after traumatic event. Taking biotin, Viviscal Professional, and Rogaine 5% foam for treatment.
community Oral minoxidil and oral finasteride progress
The user has been using oral finasteride 1mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily since late 2024 and reports positive progress in hair growth without side effects, though some unwanted hair growth on hands and arms. The user is 26 years old and started losing hair around age 20 or 21.
community Minoxidil Sulfate makes everyone a responder
Minoxidil sulfate is more effective than regular minoxidil, especially for those with low sulfotransferase levels or scalp sensitivity, but it is unstable unless delivered in a liposomal format. Combining minoxidil with tretinoin can enhance effectiveness, and stopping minoxidil use can lead to rapid hair loss.