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research Surgical Management of Scarring Alopecia

October 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks”

This source highlights the challenges in treating cicatricial alopecia, noting that follicular unit extraction hair transplantation offers a minimally invasive and successful option to improve cosmetic outcomes for patients with permanent hair loss from scarring.

research Cutaneous Scarring: Basic Science, Current Treatments, and Future Directions

178 citations , August 2016 in “Advances in wound care”

This article discusses advancements in understanding how skin stem cells and fibroblasts contribute to scar formation, highlighting current and potential therapies aimed at preventing or reducing scarring, yet notes that effective treatments without significant side effects are still lacking.

research Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecias

44 citations , April 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.

research Follicular and Scarring Disorders in Skin of Color: Presentation and Management

30 citations , May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

This review discusses follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color and highlights the need for patient education and tailored therapeutic strategies, but does not report new clinical findings.

research Surgical excision of acne keloidalis nuchae with secondary intention healing

24 citations , October 2007 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

This case report describes two men with acne keloidalis nuchae who experienced successful outcomes with excision followed by secondary intention healing, resulting in good cosmetic results and minimal recurrence.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble

Can scalp micropigmentation hide my scars? Providers say SMP can make scalp scars much less visible, but not invisible; this is a provider claim, not a measured result.

learn Verteporfin

Light-activated eye drug being studied for scarring

learn Hair Transplant

What are the non-surgical alternatives to hair transplants? Non-surgical alternatives include PRP therapy, medications, laser therapy, and scalp micropigmentation.

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community Random thought that I don't think I have seen here yet. If Verteporfin is able to stop scar formation successfully in humans to a large degree (assuming future studies show this), wouldn't this basically open up the door for it being a no brainer for strong NW2s and 3s to opt for hairline lowering?

5 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential for Verteporfin to reduce scarring, making hairline lowering surgeries more viable for men with mild hair loss. The user suggests that if scarring can be minimized, men might opt for hairline lowering instead of using grafts for other areas.

community Microneedling worth it if on oral meds only?

5 upvotes 1 month ago

Microneedling may improve hair condition when used with oral finasteride and minoxidil, with minimal scarring risk. The effectiveness without topical treatments is uncertain.

community Thorn Medical has "a complete cure for male pattern baldness"

11 upvotes 10 years ago

Thorn Medical claims to have a stem cell-based cure for male pattern baldness, promising less scarring and better coverage than traditional hair transplants. However, skepticism remains about the effectiveness and legitimacy of these claims without concrete evidence.

community Dutasteride and Minoxidil User Considering Microneedling vs HT for Crown

in General 86 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering microneedling versus a hair transplant (HT) for crown hair loss while currently using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. They are hesitant about microneedling due to potential scarring but are open to trying it before deciding on a hair transplant.

community The unspoken rule it seems, All hail the Fin

in Satire 311 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Users share experiences and opinions on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.

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