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5 / 11 resultslearn Scalp Micropigmentation
scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble
learn Microneedling
technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
learn Mesotherapy
technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
learn Exosomes
Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
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research Smad7-Induced Beta-Catenin Degradation Alters Epidermal Appendage Development
Too much Smad7 changes skin and hair development by breaking down a protein called β-catenin, leading to more oil glands and fewer hair follicles.
research Smoking and the Skin: Effects and Therapeutic Potential
Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
research Overexpression of Smad7 Results in Severe Pathological Alterations in Multiple Epithelial Tissues
Too much Smad7 can cause serious changes in skin tissues, including problems with hair growth, thymus shrinkage, and eye development issues.
research Targeting Smoothened for Therapeutic Gain
Targeting the Smoothened receptor shows promise for treating certain cancers.
research Association Between Smoking and Hair Loss: Another Opportunity for Health Education Against Smoking?
Smoking may contribute to hair loss in men.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Smoking minoxidil, the theory that changes everything.
A user humorously suggested smoking minoxidil in a blunt as an alternative hair growth method, sparking a satirical discussion on unconventional and unsafe ways to use minoxidil. The conversation included various suggestions like oral pills, rectal administration, and other absurd methods, with some users warning against the dangers of such practices.
community Are there any vellus hairs in a longtime NW7 scalp under a microscope or is it completely smooth?
The conversation discusses whether a longtime NW7 scalp has vellus hairs under a microscope or is completely smooth. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Small progress after 1 year 35m
A man saw improvement in hair loss after a year using 1mg finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, but reduced finasteride due to side effects. He switched to 0.5mg dutasteride daily, topical finasteride twice daily, microneedling weekly, and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, but may stop minoxidil due to chest pains.
community My thoughts after 4 years of shaving my head and SMP (27, NW3.5V)
After suffering from hair loss and trying various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and scalp micropigmentation without lasting success, the individual found freedom and a renewed sense of self by shaving their head and accepting their baldness. They encourage others struggling with hair loss to not waste years searching for a cure and to consider embracing a shaved head as a positive solution.
community Smoking – Why Dutasteride may not be working
Dutasteride works for most men, but some may experience worsening due to reasons like shedding, paranoia, non-androgenic alopecia, genetic variations, or smoking. Smoking can increase scalp DHT levels and damage follicles.