22 citations
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December 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
This study found that preserving hair micrografts in an enriched storage medium for five hours significantly increased their survival rate compared to those stored in saline.
16 citations
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October 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
In this study, the novel powered FUE method was associated with faster harvesting time and lower graft transection rates compared to manual FUE in male patients with alopecia.
October 2023 in “Arab Gulf journal of scientific research”
This study found that adding Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract to a powder shampoo formulation significantly improved antioxidant activity without affecting its cleansing ability, although its clinical effectiveness remains to be tested.
This study found that the novel powered FUE (P-FUE) technique reduced harvesting time and graft transection rates in hair restoration compared to manual FUE, with broader patient applicability.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Veterinary Dermatology”
This study found that Pomeranian dogs with a woolly coat type and male dogs had a higher risk of developing Alopecia X in the Netherlands and Belgian regions studied.
The conversation is about side effects from using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, including impotence and changes in semen. Some users suggest these effects may improve over time, while others report ongoing issues.
Dutasteride is generally considered more effective than finasteride for hair regrowth, with some users experiencing better results, especially at higher doses. However, individual responses vary, and some users report side effects or no response to either treatment.
The conversation is about making a topical solution from clascoterone powder, with references to using a RU58841 mixing guide for guidance. Concerns about product authenticity and bulk purchase requirements are also discussed.
Clascoterone powder is now available, but it's expensive and not widely discussed due to past ineffective results at higher concentrations. Users are skeptical about its effectiveness and are seeking reliable sources.
Is Finasteride unbeatable or are there equally powerful alternatives?Finasteride has the longest record of trial evidence in male androgenetic alopecia; in pooled 24-week trials dutasteride increased hair counts more, and minoxidil, topical finasteride, PRP, LLLT and microneedling have supporting studies. Regulators warn that finasteride can cause sexual side effects, depression and suicidal thoughts that may persist after stopping, and dutasteride now carries a precautionary mood warning; both are prescription-only, and dutasteride and oral minoxidil are off-label for hair loss.