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A Hypothetical Pathogenesis Model for Androgenic Alopecia: Clarifying the Dihydrotestosterone Paradox and Rate-Limiting Recovery Factors

research A Hypothetical Pathogenesis Model for Androgenic Alopecia: Clarifying the Dihydrotestosterone Paradox and Rate-Limiting Recovery Factors

30 citations, December 2017 in “Medical Hypotheses”

The model suggests that scalp tension could lead to hair loss, with factors like blood vessel hardening, enlarged oil glands, and poor microcirculation also playing a role. It also hints at a possible link between skull shape and baldness pattern.

research Self-Assessments of Standardized Scalp Massages for Androgenic Alopecia: Survey Results

3 citations, January 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy”

Scalp massages may help stabilize or regrow hair in people suffering from hair loss, regardless of age, gender, or use of other treatments.

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community Masseter Muscles and the Tension Theory of Baldness

in Treatment 6 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses the tension theory of baldness, suggesting that over-developed masseter muscles may harm hair follicles. Botox injections to relax these muscles reportedly led to an 18% increase in hair count in men with AGA.

community Best Microneedle Lengths To Stimulate Stem Cells

in Microneedling 18 upvotes 1 year ago

Microneedling with needle lengths of 1.5mm to 2.5mm to stimulate hair follicle stem cells for potential hair growth. Using needles longer than 2.5mm is not recommended due to risk of puncturing veins in the scalp. A dermastamp is suggested over a roller.

community 📈 Solving for very low dose topical finasteride titration intervals

in Research/Science 30 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses using very low dose topical finasteride to achieve specific serum DHT reduction percentages. It concludes that finasteride dosage increases linearly between 5-30% DHT reduction but requires exponential increases for reductions up to 70%.

community Study: Dutasteride Mesotherapy Accelerates Hair Loss in Female Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 9 months ago

Dutasteride mesotherapy in women with metabolic syndrome accelerated hair loss after initial regrowth, while women without metabolic syndrome saw continuous regrowth. The user with mild insulin resistance is hesitant to try topical dutasteride and seeks experiences from others with insulin resistance.

community 2 months on topical Finasteride, Minoxidil.

in Progress Pictures 37 upvotes 10 months ago

The user started using 0.05% topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss treatment on December 15, also incorporating dermarolling and rosemary oil, and is satisfied with the visible improvement in their receding hairline. Another user inquired about where to obtain topical finasteride.

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