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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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research Is Androgenic Alopecia a Result of Endocrine Effects on the Vasculature?
Male-pattern baldness might be caused by the effect of hormones on scalp blood vessels.
research The Angiosome Theory, Flap Delay, and Scalp Surgery
Understanding the scalp's blood flow and using delay techniques can improve the success of hair restoration surgeries.
research Extended Theory of Selective Photothermolysis: A New Recipe for Hair Removal?
Permanent hair removal is hard, but using longer laser pulses at lower power might improve results.
research Human Hair Follicle Organ Culture: Theory, Application, and Perspectives
Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.
research Applications of Long-Pulse Alexandrite Laser in Cosmetic Dermatology: A Review
The long-pulse alexandrite laser is good for removing hair and treating skin problems like spots and veins.
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5 / 65 resultscommunity Opinions on Scalp fibrosis and DHT?
The conversation discusses the theory that scalp fibrosis contributes to male pattern baldness (MPB) by increasing DHT concentration, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil. The user seeks opinions on the theory and the effectiveness of scalp massages.
community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.
community Efficacy of Dut at 0.5mg VS 1mg VS 2.5mg
Higher doses of dutasteride, such as 2.5mg, are more effective at reducing scalp DHT than 0.5mg, but are costly and inconvenient. A 1mg dose is considered a more affordable and practical option, though its efficacy is uncertain.
community Could low blood flow to the head cause an increased rate of thinning?
The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for male pattern baldness (MPB) and is experiencing rapid thinning. They are questioning if low blood flow to the head could be contributing to their hair loss.
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.