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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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learn Platelet-Rich Plasma
growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Generalized Alopecia with Vasculitis-Like Changes in a Dog with Babesiosis
The dog's skin and anemia issues returned after stopping treatment for Babesia gibsoni.
research FUE Donor Site Ischemia and Necrosis
Heavy smoking and other factors may lead to reduced blood flow and tissue death after hair transplant surgery.
research Therapeutic Effect of a Xeno-Free Three-Dimensional Stem Cell Mass in a Hind Limb Ischemia Model
Xeno-free three-dimensional stem cell masses are safe and effective for improving blood flow and tissue repair in limb ischemia.
research Is Androgenic Alopecia a Result of Endocrine Effects on the Vasculature?
Male-pattern baldness might be caused by the effect of hormones on scalp blood vessels.
research The Most Visible Aspect of Chemotherapy: Alopecia: Is Prevention Possible?
No method fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy, but some methods can reduce it and improve quality of life.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Could low blood flow to the head cause an increased rate of thinning?
The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for male pattern baldness (MPB) and is experiencing rapid thinning. They are questioning if low blood flow to the head could be contributing to their hair loss.
community Why is Minoxidil not enough for hair loss? (No fin)
Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hair loss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
community Scalp tension and thickness of the galea aponeurotica, inflammation and potential treatment pathways
Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.
community Cigarette smokers had increased serum levels of DHT 14% higher than non smokers.
The effects of smoking cigarettes on DHT levels and its potential effect on hair loss, with some people sharing experiences in relation to their own hair loss. Various treatments for reducing or reversing hair loss were discussed, such as quitting smoking, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841.
community UPDATE: The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!
Hair loss theory involves 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase (3AHD) converting DHT to androstenol. Discussion explores potential treatments and encourages more research.