7 citations
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December 1984 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”
This article reviews technical aspects and five case histories of punchtransplanting in early androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”
The paper concludes that for natural-looking hair restoration, it's important to create an irregular hairline, use appropriately sized and angled grafts, and ensure a snug fit between grafts and recipient sites.
3 citations
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
This article reviews the role of vitamin D and its metabolites in regulating calcium homeostasis and highlights their effects on the intestine, kidney, bone, and parathyroid gland, without reporting new clinical results.
The user experienced long-term pain after an FUE hair transplant and is considering Kenacort injections for relief. They also reported brain fog, dizziness, and anxiety after stopping minoxidil and finasteride, and are currently using PRP, microneedling, and rosemary oil for hair maintenance.
The user underwent a hair transplant in Boston, initially dissatisfied with the results, but later achieved significant improvement in hair density and natural appearance after consulting a different surgeon. They used finasteride, minoxidil, and low-level laser therapy as part of their treatment.
The user underwent a hair transplant with 2800 grafts and used a topical treatment containing minoxidil. They also had scalp micropigmentation (SMP) to enhance the results, which cost $15,000 for the surgery and $1,500 for SMP sessions.
Hair transplants for NW7 individuals are challenging due to limited donor hair, often resulting in thin coverage unless body or beard hair is used. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are mentioned to support hair density and growth.
A 26-year-old male considering a hair transplant is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, planning to start feminizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. Many suggest waiting to see the effects of HRT, which may significantly regrow hair, before deciding on a transplant, and recommend adding microneedling and possibly switching to oral treatments for better results.