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research Platelet‐rich plasma and follicular transplantation versus follicular transplantation alone in the treatment of refractory vitiligo: A comparative pilot study
Combining PRP with follicular transplantation improves vitiligo treatment better than follicular transplantation alone.
research Treatment of Refractory Vitiligo With a Vellus Hair Punch Graft
A new surgical technique using vellus hair grafts effectively treated vitiligo without causing unwanted hair growth.
research Treatment of Refractory Segmental Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata in a Child with Upadacitinib and NB-UVB: A Case Report
Upadacitinib and narrowband UVB effectively treated a child's vitiligo and alopecia areata.
research Treatment of Refractory Vitiligo With a Vellus Hair Punch Graft
research Silymarin in combination with hair follicle transplantation as a potential treatment for refractory vitiligo: A double‐blind randomized controlled trial
Silymarin with hair follicle transplantation might help treat stubborn vitiligo, but more research is needed.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update
The post discusses the experiences of individuals with diffuse hair thinning using finasteride, with many reporting no improvement or worsening conditions after 6 months. Various suggestions include persisting with the treatment, checking for underlying conditions, adding minoxidil for volume, adjusting dosage, and considering other potential causes like autoimmune responses and inflammation.
community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone
Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.
community Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?
Liver problems may reduce the effectiveness of oral minoxidil due to impaired SULT1A1 enzyme activity, which is crucial for converting minoxidil to its active form. This reduction in enzyme function can significantly decrease the drug's effectiveness in promoting hair growth.
community Realistically how much gains am I leaving at the table by taking oral min and not microneedling?
The user is considering adding microneedling to their current hair loss regimen, which includes 1mg finasteride daily, 1.25mg oral minoxidil twice daily, and Nizoral once a week. Opinions on microneedling's effectiveness vary, but some suggest it could enhance results.
community PP405: The Ultimate Hair Loss Drug for Complete Hair Growth
PP405 is a new hair loss treatment in phase 2 trials that may promote hair growth by increasing lactate production and activating hair follicle stem cells. It could potentially replace hormone-disrupting treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.