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    GlossaryScalp (scalp skin)

    skin covering the top of the head, rich in hair follicles

    The scalp is the skin and subcutaneous tissue that covers the top of the human head. It consists of five layers: the skin, connective tissue, aponeurosis, loose areolar tissue, and the pericranium. The scalp is rich in blood vessels and hair follicles, making it crucial for hair growth and overall head protection.

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      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

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      technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

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      herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair

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      community microneedle, any long term users damage?

      in Microneedling  35 upvotes 11 months ago
      Microneedling is effective for hair growth, especially when combined with finasteride and minoxidil, but concerns exist about potential long-term skin damage. Users report increased collagen and elastin deposition, but the long-term effects on the scalp remain uncertain.

      community Do you see skin shedding with micro needling?

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      Microneedling can cause skin shedding and inflammation, with some users adjusting needle size or frequency to reduce these effects. Some users combine microneedling with treatments like minoxidil, while others prefer smaller needles or alternative treatments like dutasteride.

      community Train your forehead and scalp muscles

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 1 week ago
      Training scalp muscles to absorb more DHT is suggested as a hair loss solution, but users debate its effectiveness compared to medications like dutasteride and finasteride. Concerns about side effects of DHT blockers, such as reduced libido, are discussed, with some advocating for natural remedies like scalp massages and healthy living.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  413 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.