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research Treatment of Trichostasis Spinulosa in Skin Phototypes III, IV, and V With an 800-nm Pulsed Diode Laser

2 citations , January 2003 in “Dermatologic surgery”

This study found that pulsed diode laser treatment safely and effectively cleared lesions and reduced the appearance of dark plugs in trichostasis spinulosa for up to 20 weeks in dark-skinned individuals.

research Paradoxical hypertrichosis after laser epilation

101 citations , June 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study observed that postlaser hair removal hypertrichosis occurred in 0.6% of patients and appeared more common in darker skin types, but was a rare phenomenon overall.

research Laser therapy on darker ethnic skin

35 citations , October 2003 in “Dermatologic clinics”

This article discusses the lack of national credentialing for laser therapy practitioners and emphasizes the need for rigorous self-assessment and expertise, particularly when treating patients with darker skin, without presenting new research results.

research Boosting and Rescuing Epidermal Superior Population from Fresh Keratinocyte Cultures

15 citations , August 2013 in “Stem Cells and Development”

This study proposes a two-step method that may enhance the generation of stem-like epidermal cells with superior proliferation and differentiation potential for skin regeneration.

research Reconsidering the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

41 citations , June 2022 in “Biomedicines”

This study proposes reclassifying PCOS into two distinct phenotypes based on androgen levels and suggests androgen supplementation may overcome IVF resistance in one group with advancing age.

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community Minox 3mg, Finasteride 1.2mg (6 month perfect adherence)

370 upvotes 5 months ago

Significant hair improvement was achieved using 3mg Minoxidil and 1.2mg Finasteride over six months, with no side effects, leading to reconsideration of a hair transplant. A detailed skincare routine, including tretinoin and SPF, also improved skin appearance.

community 28M 5MG MIN 0.5MG DUT DAILY - DO. NOT. FEAR. THE. SHED

116 upvotes 1 week ago

A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using daily minoxidil and dutasteride, despite initial shedding. They noticed significant progress around month 4 and encouraged others to be patient with the process.

community Sugar and Hair loss connections

in Research/Science 41 upvotes 1 year ago

High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.

community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2

484 upvotes 2 years ago

Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Amplifica: Hope or Cope? A Review of Their Pipeline

9 upvotes 1 month ago

Amplifica's AMP-303 showed a modest increase in hair growth, but results were inconsistent and potentially misleading. Hyaluronic acid and osteopontin are being explored for hair growth, with varying effects on different hair types and conditions.

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