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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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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Face transplant for a severe autoimmune disease patient was successful, improving appearance and function without disease relapse after three years.
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The document concludes that skin grafts are essential for repairing tissue loss, with various types available and ongoing research into substitutes to improve outcomes and reduce donor site issues.
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New techniques for treating scalp blood vessel malformations are effective and can have good cosmetic results.
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Ets2 gene is crucial for placental development in mice.
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Hormones, nutrition, and seasonal changes regulate hair growth cycles, with androgens extending growth phases and factors like aging and malnutrition affecting hair loss and thinning.
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5 / 86 resultscommunity Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)
The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community People who continue to lose hair on fin/dut, Are you on Nicotine?
Nicotine use, especially from vaping, may worsen hair shedding and reduce the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride. Quitting nicotine seems to improve hair health.
community My story/timeline/positive experience with Finasteride
A 26-year-old male experienced positive results using 1mg Finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, with reduced shedding and scalp itch. He reported no significant side effects and recommends early treatment for those in the initial stages of hair loss.
community Stop Complaining about Creatine. You're just fixated on shedding.
Creatine is unlikely to cause hair loss as it does not raise DHT levels. Hair loss is more likely due to genetics, medications, or lifestyle changes.
community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.