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    GlossaryScalp Advancement

    surgical procedure moving scalp tissue to cover bald areas

    Scalp advancement is a surgical procedure used to treat hair loss or to correct congenital or traumatic defects of the scalp. It involves moving a section of the scalp with healthy hair follicles forward to cover a bald or thinning area. This technique can provide immediate results and is often used in conjunction with other hair restoration methods.

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      Scalp Advancement and the Pretrichial Brow Lift

      research Scalp Advancement and the Pretrichial Brow Lift

      10 citations, April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”
      The surgical technique of scalp advancement and pretrichial brow lift shortens the forehead and lifts brows, is good for women and transgender women with high foreheads, but not recommended for men and has some risks.
      Hair Restoration: History and Evolution of Techniques

      research Hair Restoration: History and Evolution of Techniques

      November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”
      Hair restoration techniques have evolved from large punch grafts to microfollicular unit transplants, with future advancements potentially including hair cloning.
      Correction of the High Female Hairline

      research Correction of the High Female Hairline

      31 citations, March 2009 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery”
      The hairline-lowering surgery was effective, safe, and left patients satisfied with few complications.
      Advances in Hair Restoration Surgery

      research Advances in Hair Restoration Surgery

      10 citations, December 1997 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”
      Hair restoration surgery has improved with better techniques for natural looks and managing patient expectations, but it remains labor-intensive and requires careful consideration of potential complications.

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community An idea that I came up with recently💡

      in Satire  289 upvotes 1 year ago
      User suggests rotating scalp 180 degrees to address hair loss. Others discuss sanity, ethics, and similar procedures like scalp reduction and hair transplants.

      community 22 years since the last major development

      in Technology  50 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments since the introduction of finasteride 22 years ago, with many expressing frustration over the failure of new projects and skepticism about future developments. Some users mention hair transplants and other potential alternatives like Alfatradiol and Fluridil, but acknowledge finasteride's dominance in the market due to its effectiveness and affordability.

      community This is the best time in human history to be fighting hair loss

      in Treatment  193 upvotes 2 years ago
      This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.