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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Molluscum Folliculitis After Leg Shaving
Shaving can cause a viral skin infection that looks like bacterial folliculitis.
research Development of a Novel In Vitro Strategy to Understand the Impact of Shaving on Skin Health: Combining Tape Strip Exfoliation and Human Skin Equivalent Technology
The method effectively mimics shaving damage on skin for testing skincare products.
research Evaluation of a Hot-Wire Hair Removal Device Compared to Razor Shaving
The hot-wire hair removal device is no better than shaving.
research Oak Bark Extract/Salicylic Acid/Benzoic Acid Ointment Attenuates the Inflammatory Response in a Murine Model of Hair Shaving Associated Dermatitis
research Defining Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in 2001: A Review of the Literature and Current Trends
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Shaving is NOT accepting baldness
Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hair loss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.
community I’ve been shaving my head for 15 years. Is there anything out there that can truly regrow hair?
A user who has been shaving his head for 15 years looking for potential treatments to regrow hair; the replies range from advice to try out medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, to suggestions of changing up his look with facial hair or hobbies.
community My thoughts after 4 years of shaving my head and SMP (27, NW3.5V)
After suffering from hair loss and trying various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and scalp micropigmentation without lasting success, the individual found freedom and a renewed sense of self by shaving their head and accepting their baldness. They encourage others struggling with hair loss to not waste years searching for a cure and to consider embracing a shaved head as a positive solution.
community Friend asked me why was I shaving bald if my hair is so thick, so I guess it’s time to post my results (HT: 10 months, 1k grafts, Care: 6 months, 0.5mg/d fin, 1/d min, 1.5/w microneedling)
A user's results after 10 months of hair transplant surgery, which they had been taking care of with 0.5mg/day finasteride, 1x daily minoxidil and 1.5 times weekly microneedling treatments. One other user replied positively to the post.
community Tips/Advice on current situation aside from shaving bald
The user experienced worse hair after removing a wig system and has been using Hairband 82 Comfort Flex, Hair Max supplements, dermarolling, and a scalp massager for 4 months without clear results. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to shedding concerns and avoid finasteride due to side effects, preferring Saw Palmetto instead.