This study introduces modified skin boards with channels to retain lubricant on the skin, maintaining their effectiveness in stretching and flattening during harvesting.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”
This article discusses two donor site reharvesting methods that may allow further hair restoration sessions and improve donor scar aesthetics but reports no new clinical results.
This study suggests that topically applied thyroid hormones T3 and T4 promote hair growth on human scalp tissues ex vivo, highlighting potential therapeutic use for hair loss conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
This study found that using rind-based dosimetric techniques in brain irradiation significantly reduced scalp dose and alopecia compared to standard treatment plans, with 60% of patients experiencing no hair loss.
Hair loss treatments, specifically, discussing the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 in various microdoses. It also includes an updated graph which provides information on how different doses affect DHT levels, scalp skin and serum androgen levels, as well as hair count.
A new light therapy claims to reduce hair loss markers by 92% using a specific wavelength range. Users discuss the cost and effectiveness of devices, with some expressing skepticism and others considering alternative treatments like red light therapy and vitamin D exposure.
Trump's health report omits finasteride, sparking speculation about whether he stopped using it or switched treatments. Some believe he might not prioritize hair maintenance anymore.
Dermastamps are preferred over dermarollers for microneedling due to precision and reduced risk of scarring. Dermastamps allow for controlled, vertical needle entry, while dermarollers may cause more damage with sideways needle entry.
A user is seeking recommendations for purchasing 1mm to 1.5mm derma rollers in the U.S. for better hair growth results, as they are currently using a 0.25mm roller.
Is scalp micropigmentation suitable for people with sensitive skin?Providers say scalp micropigmentation suits most skin types and describe patch tests, hypoallergenic pigments and a skin consultation for sensitive skin. These are provider claims rather than independent safety evidence, and pigment reactions remain a risk.