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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects
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research Controversy: Synthetic Hairs and Their Role in Hair Restoration
Synthetic hair fibers for hair restoration were controversial in 2009 due to health risks and lack of support from the International Society of Hair Restoration.
research Synthetic Hair Reactions and Treatment of Complications: Case Reports
Synthetic hair implants can cause severe scalp problems and removing them improves conditions; natural hair transplants are safer and more effective.
research Clinical and macrophotographic study of the percutaneous implantation of synthetic hair (Nido SHI)
Synthetic hair implants can be used to cover small bald spots.
research Staphylococcus Lugdunensis and Trichophyton Tonsurans Infection in Synthetic Hair Implants
A man got a scalp infection from synthetic hair implants because the procedure wasn't done by a doctor and was poorly managed.
research Synthetic Hair Implantation and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Scalp
The letter argues that blaming synthetic hair implants for scalp cancer based on one report is biased and possibly coincidental.
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5 / 231 resultscommunity 1 year on fin. Is this progress
The user experienced noticeable hair regrowth after one year on finasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil for further improvement. They have not experienced significant side effects and are advised to continue with finasteride and possibly add minoxidil instead of switching to dutasteride.
community If fin/min and advanced treatments don’t work—would you ever consider a hair system? Or just shave it and own it?
If treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, microneedling, and exosomes fail, opinions differ on using a hair system or shaving. Some choose shaving for simplicity, while others consider hair systems despite maintenance concerns.
community Why don’t more people use hair fibers?
Hair fibers can effectively cover thinning hair when used with minoxidil and hairspray but require daily application and can be inconvenient in certain conditions. Some users prefer treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, or wigs due to the maintenance and limitations of hair fibers.
community ASC-J9: Poor man’s GT-20029 that might work for regrowth. Anyone try this stuff?
The potential hair regrowth benefits of ASC-J9, a synthetic modified version of curcumin that is said to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride. Reports from users suggest good thickening and temple regrowth with topical use at 0.025% concentration.
community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.