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research Observer‐blind randomized controlled study of a cosmetic blend of safflower, olive and other plant oils in the improvement of scar and striae appearance

18 citations , November 2017 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

This study found that Bio Skin Oil® reduced the appearance of non-keloid scars and striae, with significant improvements observed by both investigators and participants.

research Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Pulsed Dye Laser Combined with Pingyangmycin on Hyperplastic Scar after Acne

5 citations , August 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation”

This study found that combining pulsed dye laser with pingyangmycin improved treatment efficacy, scar repair, skin condition, and patient satisfaction in treating post-acne hyperplastic scars, compared to laser alone, without increasing adverse reactions.

research Treatment of Acne Scar Contraction Using Autologous Cultured Epithelial Sheet Transplantation: A Report of Four Cases

July 2025 in “Cureus”

This study found that grafting an autologous cultured epithelial sheet improved both scarring and skin texture in four patients with acne-associated scar contracture three months post-treatment, suggesting the technique might effectively treat difficult acne scars by metabolizing excess collagen.

research Adipose-derived cellular and cell-derived regenerative therapies in dermatology and aesthetic rejuvenation

60 citations , June 2019 in “Ageing Research Reviews”

This review discusses the potential of adipose-derived tissue components like nanofat and stem cells for aesthetic rejuvenation, covering their use in hair growth, scar reduction, and more, without reporting new clinical results.

research Plasma Rico em Plaquetas Otimizando o Rejuvenescimento Dérmico nos Procedimentos Estéticos

6 citations , September 2021 in “AESTHETIC OROFACIAL SCIENCE”

This review discusses the cost-effectiveness and potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma for facial dermal rejuvenation but reports no new clinical results.

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community Before and after 1 year of oral fin + topic min still 0 improvements

in Is this regrowth? 35 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically the lack of improvement after one year of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Suggestions include switching to stronger medications like dutasteride and oral minoxidil, considering a hair transplant, and possibly using microneedling or tretinoin.

community 15 months total on Dut/Min/RU and microneedling 1mm every other week

1772 upvotes 2 years ago

The user reported significant hair improvement over 15 months using dutasteride, minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, ketoconazole, and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant in 4-6 months.

community Next month marks 2 years on Dutasteride. When does it start working?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 36 upvotes 2 years ago

A user has been on dutasteride for nearly 2 years with no improvement in hair loss, expressing frustration. Other users suggest checking for other health conditions, getting bloodwork, and considering stopping TRT or trying finasteride.

community (MTF 35) 20 Months Feminizing HRT

in Transgender 18 upvotes 7 months ago

A 35-year-old transgender woman experienced hair regrowth with feminizing HRT, adding dutasteride and bicalutamide, and plans a hair transplant for further improvement. Estrogen also improved skin appearance, and the user advises against cisgender men using feminizing HRT for hair regrowth.

community 1 year of treatment + frontal transplant = life-changing results.

in Progress Pictures 718 upvotes 11 months ago

A 30-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey using a combination of liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, vitamins, and a second hair transplant in Greece, resulting in life-changing improvements without side effects. The user emphasized the importance of proper research for hair transplant clinics and expressed gratitude for finding an effective treatment protocol.

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learn GHK-Cu

Heard alopecia areata leaves scar-like spots? Some peptides are helping those areas regrow hair. Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles. Peptides are being studied as a possible add-on, but the evidence is small and early. See a dermatologist for treatment.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Will my scar completely disappear after scalp micropigmentation? Scalp micropigmentation camouflages scars but does not make them completely disappear.

learn Hair Transplant

Does FUT leave a scar and is it visible? FUT leaves a linear scar that may be visible with very short hairstyles.

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