5 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”
This review discusses the evidence for a cause-and-effect relationship between scalp condition and hair condition, and reports no new clinical results from trials.
40 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology”
This article reviews the relationship between scalp conditions and hair health, suggesting that shampoos with Malassezia inhibitory agents may help reduce premature hair loss, but it presents no new clinical results.
This study found that scalp cooling effectively prevented visible hair loss in over half of patients undergoing highly alopecia-inducing chemotherapy, yet cognitive appraisal of the treatment had a more significant impact on quality of life than the actual degree of hairretention.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “International journal of cosmetic science (Print)”
This study reported that using piroctone olamine in either a shampoo or leave-on product form significantly increased hairretention and improved scalp condition in women with perceived hair thinning.
This paper describes Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) as a cosmetic procedure that creates the appearance of hair through medical hairline tattoos, providing a non-surgical alternative to hair transplants with no downtime.
Reducing DHT in the scalp is ideal for hairretention, with topical finasteride and dutasteride being common treatments. Some users report side effects like reduced libido, while others experiment with higher doses for regrowth.
Tattooing hair loss drugs like minoxidil and dutasteride into the scalp is discussed as an alternative to daily pills, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness and convenience. Some users report positive results, but concerns about cost, potential side effects, and the procedure's discomfort are noted.
Finasteride may only slow hair loss for some, and switching to dutasteride could be more effective. Users discuss additional treatments like dermarolling, scalp care, and supplements to support hairretention.
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.
The conversation discusses a user's hair growth routine involving scalp massages, dermastamping, and rosemary oil, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some users suggest proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while others debate the merits of alternative methods.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.