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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 Implantations Continue; Serious Complications Result
Synthetic hair implants can cause severe infections and are risky.
research Evaluation of Polyamide Synthetic Hair: A Long-Term Clinical Study
The study found that using polyamide synthetic hair for implants is generally safe and gives good results with proper medical follow-up.
research A Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Scalp After Several Synthetic Hair Grafts
A man developed skin cancer on his scalp after multiple artificial hair grafts.
research Synthetic Hairs: Should They Be Used?
Synthetic hairs are not recommended for use.
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5 / 165 resultscommunity How soon is hair clone? Next five years?!
Hair cloning is humorously discussed as always being 5-7 years away, with skepticism about its near-term availability. Gene editing to reactivate dormant follicles is suggested as a more likely solution within the next ten years.
community I'm a tressless woman who's ready to call it quits.
A woman who is considering giving up on her hair loss journey after trying minoxidil and spironolactone, but other posters offer words of encouragement and suggest the use of wigs.
community I'm gonna be bald by 20 and I'm not even exagerrating. Wtf do I even do?
A 16-year-old is experiencing early male pattern baldness and is considering using Minoxidil now and Finasteride after turning 18. Another user shared a positive experience with topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, noting improvement in hair thickness and no side effects.
community 2 months on minoxidil 5% GOOD RESULTS?
Asteride into your routine
In this conversation, the user Icy-Indication267 was asking when they should start finasteride to treat their hair loss, which had responded well to minoxidil after two months. Other users shared advice on incorporating micro-needling and topical finasteride into their routine for optimal results.
community Why are wigs normalized for women and not men? Shouldn't it be the other way around?
Men wearing wigs should be normalized as it is for women. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are mentioned, but societal norms need to change to accept wigs for men.