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research Assessment of the Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplantation
Adding Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to hair transplants can speed up recovery and increase hair density, but it doesn't help with androgenic alopecia.
research Tissue Expanders in Post-Burn Alopecia: With or Without Galeotomies
Using tissue expanders with galeotomies for post-burn alopecia is faster and has fewer complications.
research Role of Tissue Expansion in Hair Restorative Surgery
Tissue expansion is a safe primary method for hair restoration in patients with large scalp defects before hair transplantation.
research The Role of Trichoscopy in the Treatment of Patients with Post-Traumatic Secondary Cicatricial Alopecia After Fire Injuries, Burns of the Face and Scalp
Trichoscopy is important for planning hair restoration in burn-related hair loss.
research The Role of Trichoscopy in the Treatment of Patients with Post-Traumatic Secondary Cicatricial Alopecia After Fire Injuries, Burns of the Face and Scalp
Trichoscopy is important for planning treatment of hair loss after burns.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community Wanted to say that Derma rolling and Pumpkin seed oil helped my crown out.
Derma rolling, pumpkin seed oil, and daily massages helped regrow weak hairs on the crown. Nizoral shampoo and yoga also contributed to reducing scalp pain and stress.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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1 year 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.
community Don't leave a boy hanging, try to help.
A user shared their success with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, recommending these treatments to others. They emphasized the importance of informing others about effective treatments rather than relying on supplements.
community scarring alopecia awareness in this community
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.