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mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
learn RU58841
a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
learn Stemoxydine
chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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research Reflection Confocal Microscope Characteristics of Rosacea and Related Observations
Skin CT can help diagnose rosacea by identifying specific skin features, but should be used with clinical signs to avoid misdiagnosis.
research Preliminary Study on Image Characteristics of Epidermoid Cyst Under Reflective Confocal Microscope
Reflective confocal microscopy can potentially diagnose epidermoid cysts without a biopsy.
research Cosmetic Assessment of Human Hair by Confocal Microscopy
Confocal microscopy is better than scanning electron microscopy for studying hair in its natural state and understanding hair products' effects.
research In Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy: Usefulness for Diagnosing Hair Diseases
In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for evaluating hair shaft diseases but needs improvement for deeper hair follicle issues.
research Research Techniques Made Simple: Optical Clearing and Three-Dimensional Volumetric Imaging of Skin Biopsies
3D imaging of skin biopsies offers better accuracy but is time-consuming and can't clear melanin.
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5 / 77 resultscommunity New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews
Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.
community Honest reflection from a 43 year old man who decided not to go on treatment when I first noticed a receding hairline nearly ten years ago.
A 43-year-old man regrets not starting finasteride earlier for his receding hairline, which has now progressed to NW3 with diffuse thinning. Other users share their experiences, highlighting the effectiveness of finasteride and hair transplants in managing hair loss, even in their 30s and 40s.
community Convinced dad to get into minox 3 months ago and fin 2 months ago
A user convinced their 45-year-old dad to use minoxidil and finasteride, resulting in significant hair regrowth. The dad now uses 1mg of finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice a day, and has also started using 1% ketoconazole shampoo.
community Update on hair, will be posting monthly! Nov 8 – Jan 14
A user's progress with treating their hair loss, including using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, dermapenning twice weekly and ket 2% shampoo two to three times per week. Other users offered advice such as not derma penning too often or shaving the area bald for a couple of months.
community My Last Hair Follicle Looking Up As I Pour The Most Vile Research Chemical
Treatments for hair loss, such as minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841; humorous posts about hair loss; and the choice to stop using treatments in exchange for a different look.