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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Two Different Techniques for Frontalis Suspension Using Gore-Tex to Treat Severe Congenital Ptosis
Gore-Tex is effective for severe congenital ptosis, with the open approach better for no lid crease and the closed approach better for a preserved crease.
research Endoscopic Forehead and Brow Lift
EFBL offers hidden incisions, faster recovery, and fewer risks, but may raise hairline and cost more.
research Minimal Incision Face-Lifting
The mini-lift is a less invasive face-lift for younger patients that is quicker, cheaper, and has a fast recovery, but is less effective for the midface and excessive neck skin.
research Pubic to Scalp FUE Hair Transplant for Transgender Individuals
A hair transplant using hair from the back of the head and pubic area was successful in creating a feminine hairline for a male-to-female transgender person.
research Scalp Reduction as an Adjunct to Hair Transplantation: Review of Relevant Literature and Presentation of an Improved Technique
An improved scalp reduction technique reduces the need for hair grafts and has minimal complications.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Microneedling at .25 everyday before applying Min
Daily microneedling at 0.25mm before applying minoxidil is debated, with some suggesting weekly microneedling is safer and more effective. Concerns include potential skin damage and systemic absorption, while alternatives like tretinoin are considered safer for enhancing minoxidil absorption.
community 3000 grafts + DHI Technique + Foam Minoxidil + Tretinoin + DUT 5 months and 2 weeks so far.
The conversation is about a user's hair transplant progress using 3000 grafts with DHI technique, foam Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Dutasteride after 5.5 months. Commenters are impressed with the results, noting significant improvement.
community Cool hair transplant visualization
The conversation discusses hair transplants, including the use of techniques like FUE and the importance of a good donor area to avoid visible bald patches. It also touches on alternative treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Pyrolutimide, and debates the idea of embracing baldness versus seeking treatments.
community Debunking Androgenetic Theory (Hair Transplants)
The post discusses a theory that hair regrowth after transplant is due to the angiogenesis process (new blood vessels forming), not because the transplanted hair is unaffected by DHT. The responses highlight the established belief in 'donor dominance' (the importance of the hair's origin in transplantation) and skepticism about the new theory.
community A Nuanced Look at Microdosing Topical Finasteride
The conversation discusses using a low dose of topical finasteride to achieve hair benefits with minimal systemic exposure. Users share experiences and opinions on dosing, systemic buildup, and side effects of both topical and oral finasteride.