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GlossaryScar Treatment

involves methods to improve scar appearance and skin function

Scar treatment, also known as scar therapy or scar management, involves various methods to improve the appearance of scars and restore skin function. These methods can include topical applications like silicone gels, medical procedures such as laser therapy, microneedling, or surgical revision, and sometimes involve corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation and flatten raised scars. The goal is to make the scar less noticeable and improve the skin's texture and color.

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

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chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions

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research Treatment of Postsurgical Scalp Scar Deformity Using Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation

11 citations, May 2019 in “BioMed Research International”

Hair transplantation effectively treats scalp scars with high success and patient satisfaction.

research Harmonizing Measurement of Satisfaction With Acne Scar Treatments: Can We All Sing the Same Tune?

June 2021 in “Dermatologic surgery”

Researchers suggest using a standard question and 5-point scale to measure patient satisfaction with acne scar treatments.

research The Treatment of Linear and Narrow Scar After Craniotomy Using the Follicular Unit Excision

November 2022 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery”

Hair transplant technique can be used to treat thin scars after skull surgery.

Commentary on Hair Transplantation in Burn Scar Alopecia After Combined Non-Ablative Fractional Laser and Microfat Graft Treatment

research Commentary on Hair Transplantation in Burn Scar Alopecia After Combined Non-Ablative Fractional Laser and Microfat Graft Treatment

July 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”

Using lasers and fat grafting before hair transplant improves hair growth on scarred skin.

research Cutaneous Scarring: Basic Science, Current Treatments, and Future Directions

178 citations, August 2016 in “Advances in wound care”

New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.

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community Pirfenidone - The answer to fibrosis and baldness

in Treatment 19 upvotes 3 years ago

Pirfenidone is suggested to treat fibrosis and baldness by blocking inflammation markers and reducing collagen. It is also available as a gel for scar removal.

community Received a hair transplant today at 22 years old

in Transplants 108 upvotes 5 years ago

A 22-year-old's experience with receiving a hair transplant and the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Lidocaine shots, and platelet injections to treat hair loss.

community 4.5 months of microneedling – progress

in Microneedling 300 upvotes 4 years ago

A user who has had positive results from using a regimen of microneedling, finasteride, minoxidil, peppermint oil, keto shampoo and DHT organic shampoo for hair growth. The conversation also addressed whether to use .5mg or 1mg of finasteride and the difference between dermapens and rollers.

community Verteporfin scar/regrowth Update Day 84

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss discussion mentions treatments Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Verteporfin shows promise for scar/regrowth after 84 days.

community Imo everyone should take serrapeptase for a short extended period to break up scar tissue in their scalp

in Research/Science 1 year ago

Treatments for hair loss, such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841, as well as using serrapeptase to break up scar tissue in the scalp.

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