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research The Thinning Top: Why Old People Have Less Hair

4 citations , July 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study suggests that age-related regenerative decline in hair follicles may be due to an imbalance of signals affecting stem cell activation, with follistatin potentially promoting renewal.

research Poster 251 Postsurgical Paresthesias of the Occipital Region: A Case Report

September 2011 in “PM&R”

The man's scalp tightness after hair surgery affects his life and work, and it's unclear if it's due to the surgery or a mental health issue.

research Reducing Surgical Time: An Innovative and Versatile Instrument for Creating Multiple Brick-Pattern Sagittal Recipient Sites in a Single Stroke

2 citations , September 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international”

This study reports that a new multi-slit knife for hair transplant procedures reduces surgical time and increases precision by enabling quick creation of equidistant "brick-pattern" sagittal slits.

research Androgenetic alopecia.

18 citations , February 2014 in “PubMed”

This article reviews current diagnostic and treatment approaches for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new results, focusing on its progression and medical management options.

research Pseudo "fringe sign" in frontal fibrosing alopecia

1 citations , December 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

This article discusses the DOAJ, a comprehensive index of international open access journals, and emphasizes its role in providing free quality content online without presenting new research findings.

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community When meds don't work how long is too soon before giving up?

7 upvotes 3 weeks ago

A user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss but continues to experience thinning and has been rejected for a hair transplant due to a thin donor region. They are considering switching to dutasteride and exploring other treatments like mesotherapy, PRP, and topical anti-androgens, while also contemplating shaving their head.

community 18M Diffuse thinning with 7ng/mL Vit D. Is it just the deficiency or is 0.5mg Fin mandatory?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 7 months ago

An 18-year-old with diffuse hair thinning is considering switching from a topical Minoxidil 10% + Finasteride 0.1% solution to Minoxidil 5% foam and oral Finasteride 0.5mg, while also addressing vitamin D deficiency and potential scalp inflammation. Users suggest using Nizoral shampoo for inflammation, considering dutasteride for better results, and maintaining vitamin D levels to protect hair follicles from DHT.

community One-sided diffuse thinning - what should I do?

in General 101 upvotes 9 months ago

The user is experiencing one-sided diffuse thinning and has been using finasteride and liquid minoxidil for 4-5 years with minimal results. They are considering whether to save for a hair transplant or address scalp sensitivity and irritation first.

community Looking for advice in a unique situation: Currently wearing a hair system, but continuing to experience thinning on the sides. Had one transplant to correct temple peak areas, but need to know where to go from here.

8 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is experiencing hair thinning on the sides while wearing a hair system and has had a transplant to correct temple peaks. They are using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and rosemary oil serum, and are considering a corrective transplant to add density and achieve a natural look.

community Hair thinning on dutasteride vs fin? No shed phase

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 18 upvotes 2 years ago

A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride to combat hair thinning but noticed overall thinner hair without shedding. Another user suggested that hair can't thin without shedding and recommended adding finasteride pills for peace of mind.

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learn Vitamin B1

Can low vitamin B1 or B2 cause thinning hair? There is no verified human trial showing that B1 or B2 deficiency causes thinning hair or that correcting it regrows hair; a 2019 review concludes the role of micronutrients in hair loss is real but unclear and still needs controlled trials.

learn Hair Fibers

Do hair fibers really make thinning hair look fuller, or is it just an illusion? Hair fibers create an optical illusion of fullness but do not actually thicken hair.

learn Microneedling

How does microneedling boost hair growth in thinning areas of the scalp? Small trials suggest microneedling may help mainly as an add-on to minoxidil; how it works in humans is not established, and the FDA has not cleared any microneedling device for hair loss.

learn Stemoxydine

Is stemoxydine effective for early-stage thinning and alopecia? Three short, L’Oréal-linked studies in men reported small density gains over vehicle after 3 months. There is no long-term or independent controlled evidence, and no controlled data in women.

learn tamsulosin

Is tamsulosin linked to hair thinning or hair improvement as a side effect? Published tamsulosin trials, the product label and regulatory reviews do not establish a link to hair thinning, and no controlled study supports it as a hair-growth treatment; scattered post-marketing reports of alopecia exist but are not evidence of cause.

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