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research Novel Combination Scalp Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Preliminary Retrospective Case Series with an Illustrative Four-Year Case

June 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

This study reported that a single-session scalp procedure combining several components, including PRP and botulinum toxin, was associated with significant improvements in hair thickness and reduced vellus hair proportion in androgenetic alopecia patients, although further controlled trials are needed to establish causation.

research Indirect clinical markers for the detection of anabolic steroid abuse beyond the conventional doping control in athletes

9 citations , March 2019 in “European Journal of Sport Science”

This article discusses laboratory and physical markers that may help detect androgenic anabolic steroid abuse in athletes and reports no new primary research results.

research Indications for Peripheral and Central Sensitization in Patients With Chronic Scalp Pain (Trichodynia)

16 citations , December 2012 in “The Clinical Journal of Pain”

This study found that trichodynia is associated with both peripheral and central sensitization, potentially linked to hair cycle abnormalities and chronic pain through proinflammatory agents.

research A novel microparticle based formulation for topical delivery of FOL-005, a small peptide

1 citations , January 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”

This study developed a stable, cosmetically appealing formulation for the topical delivery of the peptide FOL-005, enhancing skin permeation and maintaining stability by keeping the peptide solid and in a water-free environment with particle sizes under 10 µm.

research The Effects of Negative Pressure by External Tissue Expansion Device on Epithelial Cell Proliferation, Neo-Vascularization and Hair Growth in a Porcine Model

16 citations , April 2016 in “PLoS ONE”

In a porcine model, this study observed that using an External Tissue Expansion Device increased epidermis thickness, cell proliferation, and vessel density at fat graft recipient sites.

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community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

103 upvotes 2 years ago

A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.

community DHT is NOT very important for adults, is it?

124 upvotes 5 months ago

A user experienced negative side effects, including low libido and lack of motivation, after using finasteride for hair loss and felt better after stopping it. Others shared similar experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, while some reported no side effects, showing varied individual responses.

community He used Dutasteride for 20 YEARS: TL;DR Slight gains and largely stable for 20 years.

25 upvotes 2 years ago

John has experienced slight hair gains and stability over 20 years using Dutasteride, which is more effective than Finasteride in reducing scalp DHT and maintaining hair. Dutasteride at 0.5mg daily has a similar side effect profile to Finasteride, but at higher doses, it may increase the risk of sexual side effects.

community Those who didn't start treatment soon enough, and ended up 'bald' - Did you regret not having hair?

in Treatment 18 upvotes 1 year ago

Many regret delaying hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, impacting self-esteem and dating. Additional treatments include scalp micropigmentation and hair transplants, with some experiencing side effects or high costs.

community Can't believe I've slept on microneedling for so long.

in Microneedling 584 upvotes 1 year ago

Microneedling with minoxidil and finasteride greatly improves hair regrowth. Using 0.5mm depth every other day boosts minoxidil absorption without side effects.

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