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    GlossarySkin Injury (Skin Wounding)

    damage to the skin's surface causing a break in integrity

    A skin injury, also known as a skin wound, cut, laceration, abrasion, or dermal injury, refers to any damage that breaks the integrity of the skin. This can range from minor scrapes and cuts to more severe lacerations and punctures. Skin injuries can result from various causes, including trauma, surgery, or accidents, and they often require proper cleaning and care to prevent infection and promote healing.

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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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      community Microneedling regime – frequency and depth

      in Microneedling  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling frequency and depth, with suggested protocols involving 0.3mm every day before applying topical treatments like Minoxidil or Finasteride, and 0.5-1.5mm once or twice a month for wounding.

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      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has maintained their hairline with finasteride for 5 years and saw no results from minoxidil. They are inquiring if tretinoin alone can cause hair regrowth.