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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
learn Low Level Laser Therapy
laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
learn Rapamycin
mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
learn Bimatoprost
a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Optical hair removal
Optical hair removal devices showed potential for long-term hair removal in 1999.
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research Temporary hair removal by low fluence photoepilation: Histological study on biopsies and cultured human hair follicles
Low fluence photoepilation temporarily removes hair by targeting the hair follicle's pigmented area without severe damage.
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research Use of Body Hair and Beard Hair in Hair Restoration
Body and beard hair can be used for hair restoration in severely bald patients, but the technique is complex and costly.
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research BEARD—A Potential Donor Site in Grade 6 and Grade 7 Alopecia: A Case Series
Beard hair can be used for hair transplants in severe alopecia cases, with minimal complications and good results.
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research Optical coherence tomography examination of hair
OCT can effectively examine and reveal details about human hair and scalp conditions.
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5 / 195 resultscommunity I accepted my hair loss and shaved it. Hair loss controls me no more
User accepted hair loss, shaved head, and feels free. Others joke about confusing photo angles.
community Diffuse thinning is so brutal.
A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.
community When you pop your first Fin pill
Hair loss treatment using Fin, Minoxidil and RU58841 with discussion about potential side effects and the power of nocebo effect.
community DIY treatment… Shedding completely stopped after 1.5 yrs
Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.
community The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!
The post and conversation are about the role of the enzyme 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase in hair loss and the potential of compounds like procyanidin B2 and sulforaphane to boost its activity for hair regrowth. Further research is needed to develop effective treatments based on this theory.