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5 / 37 resultslearn Mesotherapy
technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
learn Cetirizine
popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor
learn Sulforaphane
compound from cruciferous vegetables has some mild effects on DHT
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research Scalp Reduction as an Adjunct to Hair Transplantation: Review of Relevant Literature and Presentation of an Improved Technique
An improved scalp reduction technique reduces the need for hair grafts and has minimal complications.
research Adjuncts to Scalp Reduction Surgery: Intraoperative Tissue Expanders and Hyaluronidase
Using tissue expanders and hyaluronidase in scalp reduction surgery allows for more scalp removal and easier surgery.
research Scalp Reduction for Alopecia
Scalp reduction surgery successfully reduced baldness and improved self-image in a burn victim before hair transplantation.
research Postoperative Necrosis Following Bilateral Lateral Scalp Reduction
The conclusion is that bilateral lateral scalp reduction has a high risk of severe complications, leading doctors to stop using it.
research Are Scalp Reductions Still Indicated?
Scalp reductions are no longer commonly recommended.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity An idea that I came up with recently💡
User suggests rotating scalp 180 degrees to address hair loss. Others discuss sanity, ethics, and similar procedures like scalp reduction and hair transplants.
community Topical Finasteride strength discussion
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different concentrations and dosages of topical finasteride on scalp and serum DHT levels, comparing it to oral finasteride and noting the side effects seem to be fewer at lower dosages. Participants shared experiences and referenced a chart indicating similar scalp DHT reduction with 0.025% topical finasteride as with 1mg oral finasteride, but with fewer side effects.
community Why nobody uses 0.25% (2.5mg/ml)?
The conversation is about the effectiveness of 0.25% topical finasteride compared to other concentrations and forms. Users discuss its potential for better scalp DHT reduction and fewer side effects, with some preferring topical over oral treatments.
community How much would a high dose dutasteride scalp dht inhibition be?
The conversation discusses the potential for high doses of dutasteride to completely inhibit scalp DHT and speculates whether this could cure baldness when combined with a topical antiandrogen. Specific dosages mentioned are 0.5 mg reducing scalp DHT by 55% and 2.5 mg by about 79%.
community Topical Finasteride Doesn't Directly Reduce 5ar Enzyme on Scalp
Topical Finasteride doesn't directly reduce 5ar enzyme on scalp and has the same mechanism as oral, needing to go through the liver. Users debate the accuracy of this information and discuss various studies and experiences.