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research Hair Density in African Americans
African Americans have less hair density than whites.
research The 1,927-nm Fractionated Thulium Laser Monotherapy Increases Hair Density in Patients with Male Pattern Hair Loss in Brazil: Prospective Clinical Study
The laser treatment increased hair density in men with hair loss.
research Hair Diameter vs. Hair Density in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss is due to thinner hairs, not less hairs; hair diameter indicates balding progression and treatment effectiveness.
research The Effects of Minoxidil, 1% Pyrithione Zinc, and a Combination of Both on Hair Density: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Minoxidil and pyrithione zinc combo most effectively increases hair density.
research Folliscope Analysis of Temporal Involvement in Korean Women with Female-Pattern Hair Loss
Many Korean women with female-pattern hair loss have reduced hair density at the temples.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Oral Supplementation of Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) Improves Hair Quality and Subjective Perception of Hair Appearance in Middle-Aged Women
Oral supplementation of Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) improves hair quality and appearance in middle-aged women. However, it may reduce total hair density, possibly due to seasonal shedding.
community Finasteride crown update… same angle, same spot, same lighting, same hair length, 7months to the day… do you guys think I can gain back more? I’m extremely impressed so far… 1.25mg/day NO SIDES!
A user's progress pictures with Finasteride, showing positive results in 7 months; other users suggested additional treatments like biotin and nizoral shampoo, as well as changing to Dutasteride, while another mentioned it could take up to a year for further gains.
community Follicum releases some data from previous phase 2a trial
Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.
community minoxidil alone vs microneedling alone
Microneedling alone can stimulate hair growth and enhance the effectiveness of minoxidil. Combining microneedling with minoxidil is more effective than using minoxidil alone.
community Finasteride and Dutasteride results compilation thread
Combining finasteride and dutasteride may enhance hair regrowth by targeting different enzymes, with positive results reported. Minoxidil, both oral and topical, is also used to improve effectiveness.