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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
learn Mesotherapy
technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research New Directions in Surgical Therapy
Surgical skin treatments improved with new methods like laser resurfacing, combined techniques, and better hair and fat removal options.
research Post Acne Scarring: A Review
New techniques have improved acne scar treatment, but multiple tailored sessions are often needed.
research Topical Tacalcitol Ointment Can Be a Good Therapeutic Choice in Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei et Colli
Topical tacalcitol ointment can help improve symptoms of EFFC.
research Intense Pulsed Light: From the Past to the Future
Future clinical uses of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) are likely to grow and become more effective with new advancements and combined treatments.
research Concomitant Use of Hyaluronic Acid and Laser in Facial Rejuvenation
Using hyaluronic acid fillers and laser together is generally safe and effective for facial rejuvenation, but careful planning is needed.
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5 / 82 resultscommunity 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 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 Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT
Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.
community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT
A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.