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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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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 Extensive Scalp Lifting: Decrease in Complications Utilizing Unilateral Occipital Artery Ligation and Other Modifications
The conclusion is that modifying scalp lifting surgery by cutting one occipital artery and making other changes reduces complications and improves outcomes for patients with severe hair loss.
research Dispelling the Myth of the Required High Hairline in Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation
Lower hairlines using the rule of thirds can be used in hair transplants due to improved techniques.
research Baldness And The Androgen Receptor: The AR Polyglycine Repeat Polymorphism Does Not Confer Susceptibility To Androgenetic Alopecia
AR polyglycine repeat doesn't cause baldness.
research Contribution of Hair Density and Hair Diameter to the Appearance and Progression of Androgenetic Alopecia in Japanese Men
Hair thickness matters more than density for baldness in Japanese men over 25.
research Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: Optimizing the Chance for Success by Appropriate Patient Selection
Minoxidil works for 56% of balding men with specific criteria.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Study shows further evidence that finasteride and dutasteride take 12-18 months or more to show significant results. Do NOT give up early
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride in treating hair loss, emphasizing that significant results often take 12-18 months or more. Dutasteride is generally considered superior, with similar or fewer side effects than finasteride, but patience is required for noticeable improvement.
community Reminder: A NW2-3 or high hairline wasn’t considered “bald” or “cooked” until like 3 years ago
Younger generations now view receding hairlines as baldness, increasing the use of treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Social media and changing beauty standards have intensified focus on hairlines, altering perceptions of baldness.
community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.
A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.
community Life with hair is so different. Save your hair!
Hair restoration treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and hair transplants can greatly enhance self-image and dating life. Opinions differ on whether to embrace baldness or pursue treatments for maintaining hair.
community A list of top hyperresponders of /tressless with a data array for studying the phenomenon
The conversation is about treatments for androgenetic alopecia, focusing on hyperresponders. Treatments include Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, leg training, and cold therapy.