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    GlossaryPlatelet-Derived Growth Factor BB

    protein that stimulates cell growth and tissue repair

    Platelet-Derived Growth Factor BB (PDGF-BB) is a protein that plays a crucial role in cell growth, healing, and the formation of blood vessels. It is one of the isoforms of PDGF and is particularly important in wound healing and tissue repair, as it stimulates the proliferation and migration of cells such as fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells.

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      in Treatment  44 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

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      in Microneedling  288 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.

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      in Is this regrowth?  91 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user has been using finasteride for years and recently started using minoxidil foam, noticing some increased hair density and vellus hairs after one month. They report no scalp issues or side effects and also use a ketoconazole shampoo weekly.
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      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 9 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.