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      a signaling molecule from dermal papilla cells being actively researched

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      Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles

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      glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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

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      community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

      in Microneedling  290 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.

      community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

      in Update  47 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

      community Testosterone and hair loss seeming irrelevance

      in Research/Science  81 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hair loss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hair loss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hair loss.