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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Hair Transplantation in Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair transplantation techniques have improved, making the process safer and more effective with less visible scarring.
research Dual Transposition Flaps for the Reconstruction of Large Scalp Defects
Technique effectively reconstructs large scalp defects with minimal hair loss and visible scarring.
research Follicular Unit Excision-Linear Ellipse (FUE-LE): A New Way to Add the Linear Ellipse Donor Harvesting Method to Any FUE Practice
The FUE-LE technique combines two hair transplant methods to harvest more hair with minimal visible scarring, especially for patients with advanced hair loss.
research Minimal Scars for Scalp Surgery
New scalp surgery technique results in thinner, less visible scars.
research Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant: Curves Ahead
FUE hair transplant is a promising method with benefits like less scarring, but requires a skilled surgeon and can damage hair follicles.
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5 / 991 resultscommunity 4600 FUT Hair Transplant 16 month post second surgery progress
The user had two FUT hair transplants with 4,600 grafts for increased density, costing about $11,000 each, and has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over five years without side effects. The results are natural-looking with no visible scarring, and the user finds the procedure valuable despite the cost.
community Shaved my (transplanted) hair during quarantine
A user shaved their transplanted hair during quarantine and shared positive results after one year, using Minoxidil 5%. They had 1,500 hairs transplanted via the DHI method with no visible scarring.
community Topical Metformin for Hair Transplant donor area skin/hair regeneration?
Topical Metformin shows potential for regenerating hair follicles and minimizing scarring in hair transplant donor areas, similar to Verteporfin but without its side effects. The discussion suggests considering Metformin for post-hair transplant care, though more human trials are needed.
community Anyone use Verteporfin with their hair transplant yet?
User discusses using Verteporfin for hair regrowth after hair transplant. Replies mention successful follicle regrowth in studies and mice, questioning if it can be replicated in humans.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.