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research Drugs and Hair Loss

54 citations , September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

This review discusses possible medication-induced hair loss and the need to exclude other confounding factors like stress and illness; it reports no new clinical findings and emphasizes careful assessment before attributing hair loss to medications.

research Hair transplantation in burn scar alopecia

8 citations , January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing”

This review discusses surgical and non-surgical options for hair restoration in burn alopecia, highlighting follicular unit extraction and transplant as preferred methods but reports no new clinical findings.

research Managing hair loss

January 1998 in “Current Therapeutics”

This article provides an overview of hair loss conditions and treatments, reporting no new research findings.

research Hair transplantation in women: A practical new classification system and review of technique

4 citations , May 2002 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”

This review discusses hair transplantation advances for female alopecia, offering a classification system and various techniques, while emphasizing preoperative evaluation and addressing the psychological impact and expectations of hair restoration in women.

research Total Excision Techniques in Donor Area Harvesting for Hair Transplanting

8 citations , March 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”

The author reports that using Total Excision Techniques in hair transplant surgeries increased graft yield by at least 50%, with minimal scarring in the donor area.

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community Why not move miniaturized hair follicles somewhere else to treat them? Alternative to hair cloning?

4 upvotes 1 year ago

Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hair follicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hair loss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.

community Could microneedling for the next 5 years cause any permanent damage?

in Microneedling 22 upvotes 3 years ago

Microneedling for hair loss and its potential long-term effects. Some users believe it can cause fibrosis and scar tissue if done too frequently or deeply, while others claim it has improved their hair loss when done correctly. There is limited scientific research on the topic.

community Does microneedling not scar the skin or break hairs?

in Microneedling 6 upvotes 8 months ago

Microneedling for hair loss, with concerns about potential scarring and hair breakage. Recommendations include using 0.5-0.8mm needles, opting for dermastamps or pens, and limiting frequency to twice a month.

community Why does the age of hair loss matter?

38 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Age affects hair loss severity and treatment effectiveness, with younger individuals often experiencing more aggressive loss but potentially better regrowth due to less follicle miniaturization. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are commonly used, and early intervention is crucial for better outcomes.

community What do you think about this? he says one of the causes of pattern hair loss is scars and it can be fixed

4 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on insulin resistance, microneedling with topical melatonin, and stress reduction. Users express skepticism about the advice, preferring proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while some mention alternative methods like dermal incisions and verteporfin for reducing fibrosis.

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learn Hair Transplant

Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

Can a hair transplant cover scars? Hair transplants can effectively cover scars on the scalp with proper assessment.

learn Verteporfin

chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions

learn Microneedling

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

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble

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