community Evaluate your progress with an objective tool
The post discusses using ImageJ software to objectively track hair regrowth progress. The user is treating Androgen alopecia with dutasteride and minoxidil.
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5 / 293 resultscommunity LLLT seems like it's at least a solid maintenance tool. Can also provide ok regrowth in AA and MPB. - Pubmed
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is seen as a safe and effective method for maintaining hair and promoting regrowth in androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and male pattern baldness (MPB), with devices like the HairMax LaserComb® and iRestore helmet being popular. Some users and professionals are skeptical about its long-term effectiveness and cost.
community Which dermaroller do y'all use?
The conversation is about recommendations for microneedling tools for hair loss, with users suggesting a dermastamp from Koi Beauty and the Derminator 2 with 12-needle cartridges.
community Is there any regrowth here?? 4 months
The user has been using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for hair regrowth, noticing some improvement and baby hairs at the hairline after four months. Suggestions include continuing the current treatment, considering microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamins, and possibly RU58841, while avoiding a hair transplant.
community Using facial landmarks and IPD normalization for longitudinal hairline tracking
A user is developing an app called Follicle to track hairline changes using facial landmarks and inter-pupillary distance for standardization. The app aims to provide a more consistent way for consumers to monitor hairline changes over time.
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research Objective outcome measures: Collecting meaningful data on alopecia areata
This review presents standardized methods for assessing and tracking hair loss in alopecia areata but reports no clinical results, with the authors noting time limitations in clinical practice.
research Objective and Subjective Assessments of the Response of Photobiomodulation Therapy Against Alopecia Areata
In this study, photobiomodulation therapy applied twice weekly for 12 weeks significantly improved hair regrowth and quality of life in alopecia areata patients, with no noted side effects.
research Beyond “Ethnicity” in Dermatology
The editor suggests removing "race" and "ethnicity" from dermatology and creating tools to objectively assess skin color and hair texture.
research Evidence Based Hair Restoration: Designing Clinical Trials
This article discusses the principles of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) in patient care decision-making and reports no new empirical findings.
research Endogenous Skin Fluorescence is a Good Marker for Objective Evaluation of Comedolysis
This study found that fluorescence excitation spectroscopy could be a promising noninvasive tool for assessing the effects of comedolytic agents like retinoids on acne-like lesions in rhino mice.
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