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Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
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technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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research The UK Approach to Putting Patient Safety First When Receiving Non-Surgical Cosmetic Therapies: The Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority
The U.K. created the CPSA to set safety standards for non-surgical cosmetic treatments and improve patient protection.
research Implementation of the JCCP Premises Standards for Cosmetic Interventions
The JCCP's Premises Standards aim to make non-surgical cosmetic treatments safer and higher quality.
research Nanotechnology in Dermatology
Nanotechnology in dermatology shows promise for better drug delivery and treatment effectiveness but requires more safety research.
research The Importance of Laser Protection Supervisors in Clinical Settings
Clinics using lasers should have trained laser safety supervisors to reduce accidents and possibly lower insurance costs.
research The Ins and Outs of Laser Hair Removal: A Mini Review
Laser hair removal is popular for long-term hair reduction but carries risks, requiring well-trained operators and better regulations, especially in South Africa.
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5 / 687 resultscommunity Reddit’s Amatorial microneedling meta analysis of 11 different Clinical studies for a Total of 559 patients (Scalp microneedling + topical minoxidil 5%, safety, efficacy and Ideal protocol)
Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth for hair loss patients. Best protocol: 1.5mm dermaroller weekly for 12 weeks or 0.6mm dermapen every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, skipping topicals for 24 hours.
community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide
Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.
community Just to show you the superiority of dutasteride over finasteride (it's huge)
Dutasteride is shown to be significantly more effective than finasteride for treating male androgenic alopecia. Users discuss the difficulty of obtaining dutasteride in some countries and share personal experiences with its effectiveness and side effects.
community Concerns about CosmeRNA safety mechanisms
Concerns about CosmeRNA safety mechanisms and potential side effects. Discussion includes comparisons to Fluridil and questions about nanoparticle specificity and siRNA stability.
community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)
Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.