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      learn Microneedling

      technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

      learn Verteporfin

      chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions

      learn Platelet-Rich Plasma

      growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

      learn Hair Fibers

      cosmetic product that temporarily makes hair appear thicker

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      International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

      research International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

      July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
      Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
      The Logic of Follicular Unit Transplantation

      research The logic of follicular unit transplantation

      77 citations , April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      The document concludes that follicular unit transplantation offers more natural results and better graft survival than older hair transplant methods.
      A New Multi-Graft Implanter System

      research A New Multi-Graft Implanter System

      2 citations , May 2018 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery”
      The new system makes hair transplants faster and more precise.
      A Review of Modern Surgical Hair Restoration Techniques

      research A review of modern surgical hair restoration techniques

      27 citations , January 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”
      Modern hair restoration techniques have evolved from punch grafting to methods like micro-grafting and follicular unit transplantation, but they are labor-intensive, expensive, and can lead to patient dissatisfaction. Future treatments may involve cloned hair follicles and drugs like finasteride.

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      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 3 years ago
      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 Hair much worse after 6 months?

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after 6 months of using 0.5mg finasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hair loss.

      community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

      in Research/Science  100 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.