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    GlossarySkin Grafts (skin transplant)

    transplantation of healthy skin to a damaged area

    Skin grafts, also known as skin transplantation or dermal grafts, involve taking healthy skin from one part of the body (donor site) and transplanting it to a damaged or missing skin area (recipient site). This procedure is commonly used to treat extensive wounds, burns, or areas of significant skin loss due to surgery or trauma. The graft helps promote healing, reduce the risk of infection, and improve the appearance and function of the affected area.

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

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      community 4.5 months - 0.5 fin + 2.5 min daily

      in Progress Pictures  118 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after 4.5 months of using 0.5 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily for hair loss, considering increasing the finasteride dose after 6 months. Some attribute the improvement to the hair transplant, while others inquire about changes in crown density.

      community How do we only have two treatments to combat hair loss at this point in time?

      in Chat  211 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hair loss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.

      community Does microneedling damage scalp?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 8 months ago
      Microneedling does not prevent future hair transplants, but some surgeons report the skin becomes "harder" in treated areas. There is no clear evidence to confirm this effect.