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GlossaryTrichoScan

digital tool analyzing hair growth and loss patterns

TrichoScan is a digital imaging tool used to analyze hair growth and hair loss. It combines epiluminescence microscopy with software to measure parameters like hair density, hair thickness, and the percentage of hair in different growth phases. This method is particularly useful for diagnosing and monitoring conditions like alopecia.

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research Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment in Men Using Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Systematic Review of Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials

April 2022

PRP treatment significantly increases hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia.

research TrichoScan: A Novel Tool for the Analysis of Hair Growth In Vivo

70 citations, June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

TrichoScan is a reliable method for measuring hair growth and is useful for assessing hair loss treatments.

research Trichotillometry: A Technique for Hair Assessment

4 citations, March 2015 in “Skin Research and Technology”

Trichotillometry is a reliable method to measure hair strength and assess hair loss treatments.

research Treatment of Male-Pattern Alopecia with Platelet-Rich Plasma

4 citations, December 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Using Platelet-Rich Plasma injections for male-pattern baldness didn't significantly improve hair growth.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia

107 citations, August 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

PRP injections improve hair thickness for baldness.

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community Topical Melatonin, Hair Loss/Growth, and Seb Derm (Seborrheic Dermatitis)

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical melatonin was found to significantly increase hair density and decrease scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis. The user is considering using it alongside finasteride and oral minoxidil for treating hair loss and scalp health.

community Did anyone's hairline get permanently destroyed by dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 12 upvotes 1 year ago

User asks if dutasteride destroys hairlines. Some users share negative experiences, while others report improvement or no issues. Advice given: start with finasteride and consider anti-androgens if needed.

community Anyone here get results from topical melatonin?

in Research/Science 11 upvotes 3 years ago

A user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is experiencing increased shedding and is considering using topical melatonin with a product called Rizn. Another user is skeptical about the effectiveness of topical melatonin due to issues with the research and lack of replication of results, while a third user expresses interest in the outcome of using Rizn after not seeing results from topical finasteride and minoxidil.

community Crown and hairline thinning almost 2 years on dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been using minoxidil, dutasteride, and microneedling for hair loss but has noticed accelerated thinning at the crown and hairline recently. They plan to start using Nizoral and have a dermatologist appointment soon.

community Best advice when it comes to MPB is don't be in denial

in Chat 24 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about the importance of acting quickly against hair loss. The user shares their experience with androgenic alopecia and mentions using finasteride without improvement.

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