17 citations
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December 1970 in “Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery”
This study found that human scalppunchautografts were successful in treating scalp alopecia, resulting in long-term hair growth with few hazards observed over 15 years.
1 citations
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January 1993 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”
Surgical hair restoration has improved since 1959, with new techniques like minigrafts, micrografts, and scalp reductions creating more natural hairlines and reducing bald skin, despite some risks and potential for scarring.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”
This review discusses the evolution of hair restoration surgical techniques, emphasizing that gradual improvements to existing methods are safer than radical changes, and reports no new clinical results.
This article reviews surgical hair replacement techniques for bald patients dissatisfied with hairpieces and reports that various options provide good results with minimal side effects, emphasizing the importance of frontal area design for a natural appearance.
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.
Scalp massaging for hair loss hasn't shown significant changes yet, but the scalp is more flexible. Combining treatments like minoxidil, tretinoin, dutasteride, inversion, microneedling, and a good diet might enhance results.
The user "OP" is frustrated with hair loss despite using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and oral dutasteride. Other users suggest keto shampoo, lifestyle changes, and low light laser therapy.
Subcutaneous scalp fat may be linked to hair loss, with theories suggesting that fat loss can lead to reduced blood flow and increased DHT activity, contributing to hair loss. Treatments discussed include PRP/PRF injections and fat transfer to improve scalp thickness and blood flow.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of natural remedies like scalp massages and oils for hair loss, with some users advocating for proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. The original poster prefers natural methods, while others argue that pharmaceuticals are more effective in combating hair loss.