In this study, researchers observed that more hairs are extracted from the follicle with intact root bulbs than breakage occurring along the fiber in treated versus untreated hair.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology”
This study reviews 3D printing's role in neurology, highlighting its potential to enhance hair restoration and scalp therapy through personalized solutions, while acknowledging the challenges of regulatory issues and the need for further research on long-term effects.
104 citations
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August 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
This review discusses current treatment challenges and strategies for managing psoriasis in the scalp, nails, and intertriginous areas, emphasizing the need for effective and well-tolerated long-term options, but reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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November 2016 in “Dermatology and therapy”
This study describes a case where stopping infliximab and using oral minocycline with topical treatments effectively resolved alopecia and scalp psoriasis in a woman with Crohn's disease.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery”
This study observed that good surgical outcomes for secondary cicatricial alopecia were achieved in 18 patients, with method selection influenced by the size, location, and shape of alopecia.
Can I use hair loss treatments (finasteride, minoxidil) after scalp micropigmentation?About half of clinics say finasteride can continue through scalp micropigmentation, and about half ask clients to pause topical minoxidil during the sessions and for roughly 30 days afterwards. That pause is clinic aftercare convention, not a label instruction - ask your prescriber first, because stopping minoxidil usually causes shedding.
A user asked if applying oil (olive, coconut, etc.) to the scalp for dryness and hair loss is effective, as recommended by a dermatologist. They expressed doubt about the advice and sought opinions on its usefulness.
The conversation discusses the benefits of combining scalp stem cell treatments and exohealer with RF microneedling before a hair transplant. The original poster recommends these treatments for better results.
The user is experiencing scalp irritation after increasing their finasteride and minoxidil dosage with tretinoin and is considering reducing application frequency. They seek advice on managing the irritation.
Mesotherapy Dutasteride is considered highly effective for reducing scalp DHT and potentially reversing hair loss. However, one user reported systemic side effects and no improvement in hair loss.