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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 inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Melasma, A Photoaging Disorder
Melasma is now considered a skin aging disorder caused by sun exposure in people with a genetic tendency, which impacts treatment and prevention approaches.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Under Dynamic Optical Coherence Tomography
D-OCT shows increased blood vessel growth in response to tissue damage in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
research Mucocutaneous Presentations of Critical and Non-Critical Admitted COVID-19 Patients and Vaccine-Associated Dermatoses: A Study from Iran
The study found that skin conditions in COVID-19 patients can signal serious internal organ damage and may be life-threatening.
research Radiofrequency Treatment Induces Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 Expression and Subsequently Promotes Neocollagenesis and Neoangiogenesis in the Skin Tissue
Radiofrequency treatment helps rejuvenate skin by boosting collagen and blood vessel growth.
research In Vitro Main Pathways of Steroid Action in Cultured Hair Follicle Cells: Vascular Approach
Steroids, particularly estrogens and 5α-reductase inhibitors, affect blood vessel-related hair growth processes in hair follicle cells.
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5 / 86 resultscommunity Weed/THC effects on hair growth/hair loss, and vitality of organ-culture human follicle studies (research review)
Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.
community Why do people dismiss laser therapy quickly saying that it doesn’t have strong data yet happily apply microneedling which also lacks strong data
Microneedling is preferred over laser therapy for hair loss because it is cheaper and reportedly effective, especially with minoxidil. Laser therapy is seen as costly and less effective.
community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide
Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.
community How do athletes maintain their hair transplants? Or do they not?
Athletes often use finasteride to maintain hair transplants, but some avoid it due to potential hormonal effects. Notable examples include Mo Salah and Conor McGregor, while LeBron James has had multiple procedures with varying success.