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GlossaryVasoconstrictors

substances that narrow blood vessels, reducing blood flow

Vasoconstrictors are substances that cause blood vessels to narrow, reducing blood flow and increasing blood pressure. They can be naturally occurring in the body, like adrenaline, or used in medications to treat conditions such as low blood pressure or to reduce blood flow during surgery.

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research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Management: Clinical Experience and Practical Advice

48 citations, February 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

The conclusion is to use scalp cooling, gentle hair care, and treatments like minoxidil for managing hair loss from chemotherapy, and stresses the need for more research and collaboration in this area.

research Hair Restoration Surgery: Hair Transplantation and Micrografting

5 citations, September 1998 in “Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America”

Hair transplantation and micrografting, used for baldness, involve moving hair follicles from hair-rich to bald areas, requiring careful procedure and post-care for success.

research Recipient Site Anesthesia and Hemostasis

4 citations, March 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international”

Using tumescent anesthesia in hair restoration surgery is safe and effective for long-lasting scalp numbness and reducing bleeding.

research Megasession Hair Transplantation with CO2 Laser Flashscanner Technology

3 citations, August 1995 in “Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery”

Using a CO₂ laser for hair transplants improves the surgery and may become important in future hair restoration.

research Drugs And Devices In Prevention And Treatment Of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: When And How Should Be Employed

June 2019

Scalp cooling is recommended to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but no effective drugs are available.

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community Quiting minoxidil fansteride and only Stemoxydine and monthly dermapen 1.5 MM

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 2 years ago

User quit minoxidil and finasteride, starting stemoxydine, dermastamp, and dermapen for hair loss. Seeks advice on alternatives, avoiding androgen disruptors and vasodilators/vasoconstrictors.

community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 235 upvotes 7 months ago

Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

community New drug for hair loss announced by Amplifica

in Research/Science 161 upvotes 1 year ago

Amplifica starting clinical trials for new hair loss drug. SCUBE3 protein discovered, stimulates hair growth, could be alternative to Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community Why can't you drink caffeine after PRP?

in Treatment 9 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses avoiding caffeine after Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment for hair loss because caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which can reduce blood flow and hinder the healing process that PRP aims to promote.

community Does drinking coffee offset the effects of Minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 16 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses whether drinking coffee affects the hair growth benefits of Minoxidil, with one user mentioning that Minoxidil's vasodilation is stronger than caffeine's vasoconstriction, and another sharing personal experience of better hair growth after quitting caffeine while on Minoxidil.

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