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    GlossarySubcutaneous Injections

    involve injecting medication into the fat layer under skin

    Subcutaneous injections, often abbreviated as Sub-Q injections, involve administering medication into the layer of fat and tissue just beneath the skin. This method is commonly used for drugs that need to be absorbed slowly, such as insulin or certain vaccines, and is typically performed using a small needle to minimize discomfort.

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      community Why dutasteride mesotherapy not popular?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  24 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy, an injection treatment for hair loss done monthly, is discussed as an alternative to daily oral treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. It's not popular due to its higher cost, inconvenience, and the discomfort of scalp injections.

      community Going to inject NAD+ and GHL-Cu into Scalp for a few months

      in Chat  1 upvotes 6 days ago
      The conversation discusses a user's plan to inject NAD+ and GHK-Cu into their scalp to improve hair health, with concerns raised about the risks of infection and necrosis. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and scalp massages are suggested.

      community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes 7 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

      community Dht kills hair, but no one says why?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  40 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      DHT affects hair follicles, contributing to hair loss, but the exact mechanism is unclear. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, though they may have side effects and varying effectiveness.