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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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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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research Presidential Address: A Belated Obituary
Vascular Surgery should become an independent discipline with its own board for a better future.
research Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES) — A Case Report on Differential Diagnosis of Intermittent Claudication
Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES) is a rare but possible cause of leg pain during walking, even in untrained women.
research Who Are the Pioneers? A Critical Analysis of Innovation and Expertise in Cutaneous Noninvasive and Minimally Invasive Cosmetic and Surgical Procedures
Dermatologists are the main innovators in noninvasive cosmetic procedures, with other specialties also contributing significantly.
research Wound Healing, Cutaneous Therapy, and Hair Growth
Some treatments like topical oxygen and stem cells show promise for wound healing and hair growth, but evidence for modern dressings over traditional ones is limited.
research Functional Stem-Cell Based Tissue Engineered Vascular Grafts for High-Risk Donor Populations
Diabetic patients' stem cells make vascular grafts more prone to clots, but new methods may improve grafts.
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5 / 106 resultscommunity COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
community 2500-3000 grafts. 6 months post op. 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil bid.
A user named "Redbone2222" shares their positive experience with a hair transplant procedure of 2500-3000 grafts, along with the use of 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil. They express satisfaction with the results and believe that finasteride has been more effective for them than minoxidil.
community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory
Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.
community Study: There is 70x Higher Unconjugated DHT in Feces Compared To Blood Levels in Young Adults - Gut Microbiota Manages DHT Recycling and Metabolism
Gut microbiota significantly influences androgen metabolism, impacting hair loss treatments like finasteride. Probiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants may help manage DHT levels and improve hair health.
community Minoxidil killed my cat. You need to know how deadly this is for pets.
Minoxidil is highly toxic to cats and can cause fatal heart issues. Users recommend switching to oral minoxidil to protect pets.