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    GlossaryLaser Surgery

    uses focused light to perform precise medical procedures

    Laser Surgery, also known as Laser Therapy or Laser Treatment, involves using focused light beams to perform medical procedures. This technique can precisely target tissues, making it useful for various applications such as removing tumors, correcting vision, and treating skin conditions. In dermatology, it is often used to remove unwanted hair, treat scars, and manage conditions like alopecia.

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

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      herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair

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      chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

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      the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

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      Editorial

      research Editorial

      April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy”
      The editorial introduces studies on various cosmetic and laser treatments, their effectiveness, and posttreatment care.
      Editorial

      research Editorial

      1 citations, January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy”
      The editorial introduces various topics on laser and cosmetic treatments in a medical journal.

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      community 17 month update 30M FUT 2300 grafts 1 year fin/min topical

      in Progress Pictures  414 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared a 17-month update on their hair loss treatment, which included a hair transplant of 2300 grafts, using a topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride, a laser cap, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering another transplant and seeking honest feedback on their progress, while others share their own experiences and advice on hair loss treatments.

      community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

       16 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.