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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Principles and Techniques Used to Create a Natural Hairline in Surgical Hair Restoration
Creating a natural-looking hairline in hair restoration surgery involves using follicular unit grafts, proper hair placement, and artistic skills to give the illusion of density.
research Refining Techniques in Eyebrow Transplantation
Using three-hair grafts from the back of the head for eyebrow transplantation offers a natural look and reduces scarring.
research Estimating the Number of Lifetime Follicular Units: A Survey and Comments of Experienced Hair Transplant Surgeons
Experienced hair transplant surgeons suggest a limited number of hair follicles can be used for transplants, and recommend conservative methods to avoid scarring and depletion.
research Hair Restoration Surgery: Follicular Unit Grafting
Follicular unit grafting is a procedure used to treat hair loss, where small hair grafts are placed into the scalp, with future treatments likely to involve smaller incisions and cell-based therapies.
research Chronologic Improvement in Hair Yield With Follicular Unit Extraction and Changes in Punch Devices: A Ten-Year Experience of a Single Center
New punch technologies have improved hair transplant results over time.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Nearly 3 years in and I'm on a mega growth spurt. Don't lose heart.
The user experienced subtle hair growth improvements using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil over nearly three years, with notable progress at the temples. The front hairline shows quicker regrowth cycles, but the vertex and crown remain unchanged.
community How is verteporfin doing in trials?
The conversation is about the progress of verteporfin in hair loss trials, with users expressing curiosity about its effectiveness and updates. Specific treatments mentioned include FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) combined with verteporfin, with one reported case of donor area regrowth after a year, and three patients being monitored post-treatment by Dr. Bloxham with monthly updates on YouTube.
community Dental technician is convinced that he has found the cause of pattern hair loss
A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hair loss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.
community UCLA scientists found a molecule — PP405 — that wakes up sleeping hair follicles and tells them, “Do your job.”
PP405 is a promising molecule that may reactivate dormant hair follicles, potentially offering a new treatment for hair loss. It is in phase 2 trials, with possible availability between 2027 and 2030.
community If you can give one advice to your younger self then what that would be?
Users discussed hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil and finasteride. They shared personal experiences and advice on starting these treatments early.