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research Giant congenital cerebriform pigmented nevus of scalp: case report

1 citations , May 2007 in “Chinese Medical Journal”

This case report describes a 24-year-old woman with a rare giant cerebriform pigmented nevus on the scalp, which was identified as a giant congenital intradermal nevus based on clinical and pathological findings.

research Microvascular injury and regional perfusion vulnerability during recipient site creation in hair transplantation

June 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”

This review proposes an anatomy-based framework for understanding recipient site scalp necrosis in hair transplantation, emphasizing regional vascular vulnerability and surgical factors, but does not provide new clinical results.

research Doppler laser imaging predicts response to topical minoxidil in the treatment of female pattern hair loss.

7 citations , July 2016 in “PubMed”

This study found that laser Doppler velocimetry can non-invasively predict topical minoxidil response by correlating scalp blood flow changes with sulfotransferase enzyme activity in women with pattern hair loss.

research Synergistic effect of platelet-rich plasma injections and scalp lifting in androgenetic alopecia

5 citations , March 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

This study found that combined platelet-rich plasma injections and suture embedding significantly improved scalp thickness, blood flow, and hair diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia.

research The Angiosome Theory, Flap Delay, and Scalp Surgery

December 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”

This article reviews the current basic science of angiosome theory and flap delay, applying this knowledge to modern scalp flap procedures, without reporting any new clinical findings.

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community Research Backed Dutasteride Simulator (Serum/Scalp DHT included for all doses)

116 upvotes 1 year ago

A dutasteride simulator predicts that daily 0.5 mg dosing results in higher DHT suppression compared to less frequent dosing. Twice-weekly dutasteride may be as effective as finasteride 5 mg, providing a balance between efficacy and ease of use.

community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

13 upvotes 7 months ago

Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

community Just a PSA for all of your benefits

8 upvotes 9 years ago

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including proper diet and exercise, is crucial for maximizing hair growth alongside treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoos. Key recommendations include meeting iron and protein requirements, avoiding smoking, and addressing thyroid issues.

community GH peptides + KLOW blend saved my hair. before and after pics.

833 upvotes 6 months ago

Using finasteride and peptides, including GHK-Cu, improved hair thickness and regrowth. The user also used a KLOW blend and CJC/IPA for better sleep and recovery.

community P-1075: a BETTER version of Minoxidil

11 months ago

P-1075 is a more potent hair growth agent than Minoxidil, but it poses significant heart risks, making it unsafe for use. Despite promising results in macaques, concerns about its cardiotoxicity in rats have halted its development.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Will scalp micropigmentation work with gray hair? Providers say SMP can be matched to gray hair using lighter or gray-scale pigments. Dark pigment can contrast with white hair and may need adjusting at touch-ups.
What should I do before my scalp micropigmentation appointment? Providers often ask clients to skip alcohol and caffeine for 24-48 hours before SMP. Never stop a prescribed blood thinner, or aspirin a doctor told you to take, without asking that doctor.
Can I take painkillers before my scalp micropigmentation session? Most providers suggest paracetamol about an hour before an SMP session and caution against aspirin, while their advice on ibuprofen is split. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first, and never stop a prescribed blood thinner for a cosmetic appointment.

learn Rosemary

Does rosemary improve scalp circulation, and would that regrow hair? No study has measured whether rosemary improves scalp blood flow in people. Its hair evidence is one small trial without a placebo arm, plus mouse and lab studies.

learn Platelet-Rich Plasma

Concentrate of your own blood platelets, injected into the scalp

learn Hair Transplant

What precautions should be taken after a hair transplant? Clinics commonly advise avoiding strenuous activity, smoking, alcohol, direct sun and touching the grafts while the scalp heals. Any change to a prescribed medicine, including blood thinners, should be agreed with the doctor who prescribed it.

learn Minoxidil

Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

learn Microneedling

Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles

learn Metformin

Diabetes drug that lowers blood sugar

learn Hydrocortisone

Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp

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