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research Scalp Flaps
Scalp flaps are used for reconstruction, considering factors like inelasticity, hair growth, and blood supply, with techniques adapting to age-related changes in vascularity.
research Mercedes Flap With Releasing Incisions for Scalp Defects
The new Mercedes flap variant effectively closed medium-sized scalp defects in a single operation with good cosmetic results and no complications.
research Tissue Expansion in the Head and Neck
Tissue expansion for head and neck reconstruction has good blood supply and doesn't need capsule removal, but expect temporary hair loss with normal growth resuming after 6-8 months.
research Diagnostic Pitfalls in Ovarian Androgen-Secreting (Leydig Cell) Tumors: Case Series
Ovarian Leydig cell tumors are hard to diagnose with just advanced imaging; expert ultrasound and clinical evaluation are essential.
research Commentary on the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cicatricial Alopecia
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can improve hair loss in cicatricial alopecia cases, but treatment must be ongoing and results vary among patients.
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5 / 19 resultscommunity Is it possible to have low scalp vascularity??
The user is using topical dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin but seeing no results or side effects. They also microneedle every two weeks but experience little bleeding, questioning if a thick scalp is preventing treatment effectiveness.
community Can’t tolerate oral fin at any dosage, help me brainstorm a treatment plan.
The user cannot tolerate oral finasteride and is considering topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and RU58841 as alternative treatments for hair loss. They seek advice on whether these options are worth trying.
community Despite some extremely difficult circumstances (temples starting to recede at 19, than getting fin sides that wouldn't go away after stopping) I have nothing but good things to share 3 years into this journey
The user started using minoxidil at 19 for receding temples and saw good regrowth, but experienced severe and lasting sexual side effects from finasteride. They improved their condition with pelvic floor exercises, a healthy lifestyle, and continued using minoxidil with dermarolling, which led to further hair regrowth.
community Tretinoin can enhance the skin permeability of Minoxidil approximately 3-fold at 0.05%[24] and itself has some hair regrowth properties.
The conversation discusses enhancing Minoxidil absorption for hair loss treatment using Tretinoin and MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane). The user is seeking sources for Tretinoin and mentions MSM's potential to improve the absorption of topical agents.
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.